Sc 9 over Southern Railway
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI W of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000004588
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 9 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 over Southern Railway 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 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 9 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 9 over Southern Railway 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 Southern Railway carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 9 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 9 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.