S-36-56 over Big Beaver Dam
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 3.6 MI NW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000006167
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-36-56 over Big Beaver Dam is a concrete slab carrying S-36-56 over Big Beaver Dam in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-36-56 over Big Beaver Dam built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-36-56 over Big Beaver Dam 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-36-56 over Big Beaver Dam carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-36-56 over Big Beaver Dam?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-36-56 over Big Beaver Dam?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.