US Bridges

Sc 253 over RR NS

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3 MI W of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000005067

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 253 over RR NS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 253 over RR NS in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,560 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 253
CrossesRR NS
Location3 MI W of Greenville
RouteState Highway 253
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.84941, -82.45578
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic35,560 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$761,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 253 over RR NS built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 253 over RR NS 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 253 over RR NS carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 253 over RR NS?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 253 over RR NS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.