US Bridges

US 21 SB over S-46-697 & RR Lc

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 6.9 MI S of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000004907

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 21 SB over S-46-697 & RR Lc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 21 SB over S-46-697 & RR Lc in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,093 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 21 SB
CrossesS-46-697 & RR Lc
Location6.9 MI S of Rock Hill
RouteU.S. Route 21
Coordinates34.86715, -80.93419
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2023)
Projected traffic16,093 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 21 SB over S-46-697 & RR Lc built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 21 SB over S-46-697 & RR Lc 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 21 SB over S-46-697 & RR Lc carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 21 SB over S-46-697 & RR Lc?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 21 SB over S-46-697 & RR Lc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.