Sc 97 over Catawba River
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · Chester CO LN · Structure no. 000000000008015
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,530 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 97 over Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 97 over Catawba River in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2043. The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sc 97 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 97 over Catawba River 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 Sc 97 over Catawba River carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sc 97 over Catawba River?
The structure is 1,530 ft (466.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 97 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.