US Bridges

S-36-164 over CSX RR

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 10.1 MI SE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000008089

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-164 over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-36-164 over CSX RR in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-36-164
CrossesCSX RR
Location10.1 MI SE Newberry
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates34.23128, -81.44884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-164 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-164 over CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-164 over CSX RR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-36-164 over CSX RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-164 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.