US Bridges

US 21 over I-77

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 2.6 MI S of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000006816

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 21 over I-77 is a steel frame carrying US 21 over I-77 in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,536 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesUS 21
CrossesI-77
Location2.6 MI S of Rock Hill
RouteU.S. Route 21
Coordinates34.91333, -80.9825
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (2023)
Projected traffic33,536 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 US 21 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 21 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 US 21 over I-77 carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 21 over I-77?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 21 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.