US Bridges

S-37-488 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 2.3 MI W Seneca · Structure no. 000000000006345

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-488 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-488 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,612 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-37-488
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location2.3 MI W Seneca
RouteState Highway 488
Coordinates34.68615, -82.99116
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2023)
Projected traffic18,612 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-37-488 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-488 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-488 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-37-488 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-488 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.