S-29-362 over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadLancaster County, South Carolina · 4.5MI SE Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000005963
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-362 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-29-362 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-362 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-362 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does S-29-362 over Bear Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-29-362 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-362 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.