US 1 over Lynches River
GoodKershaw County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE of Bethune · Structure no. 000000000000423
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,280 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over Lynches River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Lynches River in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2043. The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 over Lynches River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1 over Lynches River 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 1 over Lynches River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over Lynches River?
The structure is 1,280 ft (390.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over Lynches River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.