US Bridges

S-46-284 over I-77

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NE Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000006825

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-284 over I-77 is a steel frame carrying S-46-284 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-46-284
CrossesI-77
Location4.0 MI NE Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 284
Coordinates34.96543, -80.98316
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-46-284 over I-77 built?

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

What condition is S-46-284 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-46-284 over I-77 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-46-284 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-284 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.