US Bridges

US 76 over CSX RR

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 8.6 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000954

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over CSX RR in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,653 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 76
CrossesCSX RR
Location8.6 MI SE of Newberry
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.21697, -81.48575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,653 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 over CSX RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 over CSX RR carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 76 over CSX RR?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.