US Bridges

S-37-50 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 2.2 MI W Seneca · Structure no. 000000000009574

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-37-50 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-50 over Norfolk Southern RR in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,293 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-37-50
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.2 MI W Seneca
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates34.68622, -82.9887
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,293 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 S-37-50 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-37-50 over Norfolk Southern 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-37-50 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-37-50 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-37-50 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.