US 601 over Congaree Swamp (no 3)
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 7MI S of Eastover · Structure no. 000000000001261
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 635 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 601 over Congaree Swamp (no 3) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 601 over Congaree Swamp (no 3) in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,916 by 2043. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 601 over Congaree Swamp (no 3) built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 601 over Congaree Swamp (no 3) 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 601 over Congaree Swamp (no 3) carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 601 over Congaree Swamp (no 3)?
The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 601 over Congaree Swamp (no 3)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.