Sc 59 over NS RR
FairOconee County, South Carolina · Town of Seneca · Structure no. 000000000001108
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 59 over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 59 over NS RR in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,126 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 59 over NS RR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 59 over NS RR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 59 over NS RR carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 59 over NS RR?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 59 over NS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.