US 521 SB over Cane Creek
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI N of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000006526
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 SB over Cane Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 521 SB over Cane Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,046 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 521 SB over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 521 SB over Cane 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 SB over Cane Creek carry?
About 12,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 521 SB over Cane Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 SB over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.