US Bridges

Sc 34 over Private Road

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 4.8 MI E Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000000008252

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Private Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Private Road in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSc 34
CrossesPrivate Road
Location4.8 MI E Ridgeway
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.27813, -80.88521
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over Private Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Private Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Private Road carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Private Road?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Private Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.