S-29-76 over Bear Creek
GoodLancaster County, South Carolina · City of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000008017
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-29-76 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-29-76 over Bear Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-29-76 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-29-76 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does S-29-76 over Bear Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-29-76 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-29-76 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.