US 521 over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · 1.6 MI S of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000001882
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 521 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 73 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 521 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 521 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 521 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.