US Bridges

Sc 160 over I-77

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI NW of Fort Mill · Structure no. 000000000006408

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 160 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 160 over I-77 in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 38,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,697 by 2043. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesSc 160
CrossesI-77
Location1.8 MI NW of Fort Mill
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates35.02806, -80.965
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,700 (2023)
Projected traffic50,697 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sc 160 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 160 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 160 over I-77 carry?

About 38,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 160 over I-77?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 160 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.