US Bridges

US 76 over CSX RR

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 5.3 MI NW of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000298

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over CSX RR in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,234 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 76
CrossesCSX RR
Location5.3 MI NW of Newberry
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.33474, -81.67444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,234 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 US 76 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over CSX RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 over CSX RR carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over CSX RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.