US Bridges

S-46-252 over I-77

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 2.7 MI N Fort Mill · Structure no. 000000000006206

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-252 over I-77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-252 over I-77 in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-252
CrossesI-77
Location2.7 MI N Fort Mill
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates35.04317, -80.95964
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S-46-252 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-252 over I-77 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-252 over I-77 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-46-252 over I-77?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-252 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.