US 521 over US 521 Bus
GoodGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Andrews · Structure no. 000000000010032
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 219 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 over US 521 Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 521 over US 521 Bus in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 521 over US 521 Bus built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 521 over US 521 Bus 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 over US 521 Bus carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 521 over US 521 Bus?
The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (63.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 over US 521 Bus?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.