Sc 49/SC 215 Con over Southern Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficUnion County, South Carolina · 2.7 MI S of Union · Structure no. 000000000000465
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 49/SC 215 Con over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 49/SC 215 Con over Southern Railroad in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2024. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 49/SC 215 Con over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 49/SC 215 Con over Southern Railroad 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 49/SC 215 Con over Southern Railroad carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 49/SC 215 Con over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 49/SC 215 Con over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.