US Bridges

Sc 5 over Catawba Rv & S.C.L. RR

Good

Lancaster County, South Carolina · York CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003004

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,745 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 5 over Catawba Rv & S.C.L. RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 5 over Catawba Rv & S.C.L. RR in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,326 by 2043. The structure is 1,745 ft (531.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 5
CrossesCatawba Rv & S.C.L. RR
LocationYork CO Line
RouteState Highway 5
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.85402, -80.86713
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,745 ft (531.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2023)
Projected traffic25,326 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 5 over Catawba Rv & S.C.L. RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 5 over Catawba Rv & S.C.L. RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 5 over Catawba Rv & S.C.L. RR carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 5 over Catawba Rv & S.C.L. RR?

The structure is 1,745 ft (531.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 5 over Catawba Rv & S.C.L. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.