S-28-87 over Gates Food Branch
GoodKershaw County, South Carolina · 6 MI SE of Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000003347
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-28-87 over Gates Food Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-28-87 over Gates Food Branch in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-28-87 over Gates Food Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-28-87 over Gates Food Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-28-87 over Gates Food Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-28-87 over Gates Food Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-28-87 over Gates Food Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.