US Bridges

Sc 5 over Catawba River Relief

Good

York County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI S of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000003136

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
422 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 5 over Catawba River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 5 over Catawba River Relief in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,306 by 2043. The structure is 422 ft (128.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSc 5
CrossesCatawba River Relief
Location9.5 MI S of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.85537, -80.87437
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length422 ft (128.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2023)
Projected traffic21,306 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 5 over Catawba River Relief built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 5 over Catawba River Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 5 over Catawba River Relief carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 5 over Catawba River Relief?

The structure is 422 ft (128.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 5 over Catawba River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.