S-29-16 over Bear Creek
GoodLancaster County, South Carolina · In City of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000001336
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-16 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-29-16 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-16 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-16 over Bear Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-29-16 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-29-16 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-16 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.