US Bridges

US 76 over C.N. and L. Rr.

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 2.3 MI N of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000299

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over C.N. and L. Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over C.N. and L. Rr. in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,089 by 2043. The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesC.N. and L. Rr.
Location2.3 MI N of Newberry
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.30977, -81.62294
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length341 ft (103.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,089 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 C.N. and L. Rr. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over C.N. and L. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 over C.N. and L. Rr. carry?

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

How long is US 76 over C.N. and L. Rr.?

The structure is 341 ft (103.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over C.N. and L. Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.