US Bridges

Sc 101 NB over Railroad

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · SE Greer · Structure no. 000000000009081

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 101 NB over Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 101 NB over Railroad in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,950 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 101 NB
CrossesRailroad
LocationSE Greer
RouteState Highway 101
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.90321, -82.18781
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,950 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sc 101 NB over Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 101 NB over Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 101 NB over Railroad carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Sc 101 NB over Railroad?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 101 NB over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.