US 521 NB over Scl Railroad
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 12 MI N Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000006996
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 NB over Scl Railroad is a concrete slab carrying US 521 NB over Scl Railroad in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,917 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 521 NB over Scl Railroad built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 521 NB over Scl Railroad 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 NB over Scl Railroad carry?
About 12,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 521 NB over Scl Railroad?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 NB over Scl Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.