US 401 over Black River
FairLee County, South Carolina · 2MI SW of Elliott · Structure no. 000000000000882
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 401 over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 401 over Black River in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 87 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 401 over Black River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US 401 over Black 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 401 over Black River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 401 over Black River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 401 over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.