US Bridges

S-46-160 over Br to Catawba River

Good

York County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI E Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000008120

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-160 over Br to Catawba River is a concrete slab carrying S-46-160 over Br to Catawba River in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesS-46-160
CrossesBr to Catawba River
Location7.0 MI E Rock Hill
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates34.89451, -80.90883
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-160 over Br to Catawba River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-160 over Br to Catawba River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-160 over Br to Catawba River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-46-160 over Br to Catawba River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-160 over Br to Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.