US Bridges

S-39-37 over NS RR

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI E Easley · Structure no. 000000000008909

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-39-37 over NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-37 over NS RR in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-39-37
CrossesNS RR
Location7.0 MI E Easley
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates34.84848, -82.494
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,202 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-39-37 over NS RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-39-37 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-39-37 over NS RR carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-39-37 over NS RR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-39-37 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.