US Bridges

US 221 over S.C.295

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.2 MI S Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000004208

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over S.C.295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 over S.C.295 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,064 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 221
CrossesS.C.295
Location3.2 MI S Spartanburg
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.9062, -81.94701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2023)
Projected traffic27,064 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 221 over S.C.295 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over S.C.295 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 over S.C.295 carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over S.C.295?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over S.C.295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.