Sc 903 over S.C. 9-U.S. 521 By-Pass
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI E of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000004840
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 903 over S.C. 9-U.S. 521 By-Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 903 over S.C. 9-U.S. 521 By-Pass in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,907 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 903 over S.C. 9-U.S. 521 By-Pass built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 903 over S.C. 9-U.S. 521 By-Pass 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 903 over S.C. 9-U.S. 521 By-Pass carry?
About 12,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 903 over S.C. 9-U.S. 521 By-Pass?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 903 over S.C. 9-U.S. 521 By-Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.