S-36-342 over Bush River
FairPosted for loadNewberry County, South Carolina · 6.4 MI NW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000004187
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-36-342 over Bush River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-36-342 over Bush River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-36-342 over Bush River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-36-342 over Bush River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does S-36-342 over Bush River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-36-342 over Bush River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-36-342 over Bush River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.