US Bridges

Sc 215 over S.C.L. Railroad

Good

Union County, South Carolina · Town of Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000000466

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over S.C.L. Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 215 over S.C.L. Railroad in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 215
CrossesS.C.L. Railroad
LocationTown of Carlisle
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates34.59082, -81.46609
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 215 over S.C.L. Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 215 over S.C.L. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 215 over S.C.L. Railroad carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over S.C.L. Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over S.C.L. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.