US Bridges

Sc 56 EB over U.S. 176 EB Lane

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000005157

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 56 EB over U.S. 176 EB Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 56 EB over U.S. 176 EB Lane in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,975 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 56 EB
CrossesU.S. 176 EB Lane
Location3.0 MI NW of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 56
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.99639, -81.99972
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,975 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 56 EB over U.S. 176 EB Lane built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 56 EB over U.S. 176 EB Lane 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 56 EB over U.S. 176 EB Lane carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 56 EB over U.S. 176 EB Lane?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 56 EB over U.S. 176 EB Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.