US Bridges

S-46-54 over Br Ofbeaverdam Creek

Good

York County, South Carolina · 9.6 MI N York · Structure no. 000000000008955

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-54 over Br Ofbeaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-54 over Br Ofbeaverdam Creek in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-46-54
CrossesBr Ofbeaverdam Creek
Location9.6 MI N York
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.10893, -81.14776
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-46-54 over Br Ofbeaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-54 over Br Ofbeaverdam Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-46-54 over Br Ofbeaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-46-54 over Br Ofbeaverdam Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-54 over Br Ofbeaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.