US Bridges

S-36-66 over Bush River

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 3.9 MI SW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000007714

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-66 over Bush River is a concrete slab carrying S-36-66 over Bush River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-36-66
CrossesBush River
Location3.9 MI SW Newberry
RouteState Highway 66
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.22376, -81.64133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-66 over Bush River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-66 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-36-66 over Bush River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-36-66 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-66 over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.