US Bridges

Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR

Poor

Pickens County, South Carolina · Town of Norris · Structure no. 000000000002073

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 93
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationTown of Norris
RouteState Highway 93
CountyPickens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.76366, -82.75252
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 93 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.