US Bridges

I-77 SB over S-129 & RR CSXT

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3 MI S of Cayce · Structure no. 000000000007914

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 SB over S-129 & RR CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over S-129 & RR CSXT in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 45,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,482 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesS-129 & RR CSXT
Location3 MI S of Cayce
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates33.92989, -81.05619
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,550 (2023)
Projected traffic56,482 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-77 SB over S-129 & RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 SB over S-129 & RR CSXT 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over S-129 & RR CSXT carry?

About 45,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over S-129 & RR CSXT?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over S-129 & RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.