US Bridges

Sc 34 over CSX & South Rwy

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000006743

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over CSX & South Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over CSX & South Rwy in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,588 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 34
CrossesCSX & South Rwy
Location1.5 MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 34
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.26578, -81.59406
Functional classUrban 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,588 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over CSX & South Rwy built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over CSX & South Rwy 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 Sc 34 over CSX & South Rwy carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over CSX & South Rwy?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over CSX & South Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.