US Bridges

Sc 9 over Sc 9 Business

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI W of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000004587

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Sc 9 Business is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 over Sc 9 Business in Lancaster 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 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.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesSc 9 Business
Location3.7 MI W of Lancaster
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.72575, -80.82891
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 9 over Sc 9 Business built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over Sc 9 Business 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 Sc 9 over Sc 9 Business carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Sc 9 Business?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Sc 9 Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.