US Bridges

Sc 72 over CSX Rail Road

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 15.8 MI NW of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000693

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 over CSX Rail Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 over CSX Rail Road in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 72
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location15.8 MI NW of Newberry
RouteState Highway 72
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.50473, -81.61475
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,264 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$735,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 over CSX Rail Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 72 over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.