S-29-57 over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · In Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000688
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-57 over Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S-29-57 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 90 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S-29-57 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is S-29-57 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does S-29-57 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-29-57 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-57 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.