US Bridges

S-46-52 over RR CSXT

Fair

York County, South Carolina · 7.1 MI SE Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000007633

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-52 over RR CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-52 over RR CSXT in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,944 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-46-52
CrossesRR CSXT
Location7.1 MI SE Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates34.83099, -80.97866
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,944 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-52 over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-52 over RR CSXT 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-52 over RR CSXT carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-46-52 over RR CSXT?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-52 over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.