US Bridges

Sc 122 WB over US 21

Fair

York County, South Carolina · City of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000006596

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 122 WB over US 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 122 WB over US 21 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,477 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSc 122 WB
CrossesUS 21
LocationCity of Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates34.93918, -80.99735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2023)
Projected traffic22,477 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 122 WB over US 21 built?

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

What condition is Sc 122 WB over US 21 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 Sc 122 WB over US 21 carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 122 WB over US 21?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 122 WB over US 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.