US Bridges

S-39-61 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI W Easley · Structure no. 000000000001315

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-61 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-61 over Norfolk Southern RR in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-39-61
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location3.0 MI W Easley
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates34.81333, -82.65229
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-39-61 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-61 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-39-61 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-39-61 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-61 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.