US 29 over NS
PoorSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI NE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000980
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over NS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over NS in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 86 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,278 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 76 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over NS built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is US 29 over NS 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 US 29 over NS carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over NS?
The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over NS?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.