US Bridges

Sc 35 over RR CSXT

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3 MI SW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000009758

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,555 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 35 over RR CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 35 over RR CSXT in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2043. The structure is 3,555 ft (1,083.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 35
CrossesRR CSXT
Location3 MI SW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates33.96386, -81.05746
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+93 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,555 ft (1,083.6 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 35 over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 35 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 35 over RR CSXT carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 35 over RR CSXT?

The structure is 3,555 ft (1,083.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 35 over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.