US Bridges

S-30-60 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · Laurens City Limits · Structure no. 000000000006321

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-30-60 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-60 over CSX Railroad in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,371 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-30-60
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationLaurens City Limits
RouteState Highway 60
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.48787, -82.01431
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,371 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-30-60 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-30-60 over CSX 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-30-60 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-30-60 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S-30-60 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.