US 521 NB over Cane Creek
GoodLancaster County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI N of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000010519
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 521 NB over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 521 NB over Cane Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,046 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 521 NB over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 521 NB over Cane 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 521 NB over Cane Creek carry?
About 12,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 521 NB over Cane Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 521 NB over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.