US Bridges

S-46-115 over Sc 122 & RR NS

Fair

York County, South Carolina · City of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000006592

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-115 over Sc 122 & RR NS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-115 over Sc 122 & RR NS in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,438 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-46-115
CrossesSc 122 & RR NS
LocationCity of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 115
CountyYork County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.92933, -81.02364
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,438 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$209,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-115 over Sc 122 & RR NS built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-115 over Sc 122 & RR NS 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-46-115 over Sc 122 & RR NS carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-46-115 over Sc 122 & RR NS?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-115 over Sc 122 & RR NS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.