US Bridges

S-36-58 over Bush River

FairPosted for load

Newberry County, South Carolina · 2.7 MI W Newberry · Structure no. 000000000006170

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-58 over Bush River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-36-58 over Bush River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-36-58
CrossesBush River
Location2.7 MI W Newberry
RouteState Highway 58
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.26509, -81.6635
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-58 over Bush River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-58 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-58 over Bush River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S-36-58 over Bush River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-58 over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.