US Bridges

S-39-135 over NS RR

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E Easley · Structure no. 000000000003449

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-135 over NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-135 over NS RR in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,426 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-39-135
CrossesNS RR
Location3.0 MI E Easley
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates34.82564, -82.55095
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,426 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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-39-135 over NS RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-135 over NS 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-39-135 over NS RR carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-39-135 over NS RR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-135 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.