US Bridges

S-36-54 over Tyger River

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 17.4 MI NE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000005988

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-54 over Tyger River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-36-54 over Tyger River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS-36-54
CrossesTyger River
Location17.4 MI NE Newberry
RouteState Highway 54
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.49401, -81.46809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic104 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-54 over Tyger River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-54 over Tyger 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-54 over Tyger River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-36-54 over Tyger River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-54 over Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.