US Bridges

Ramp on I-77 SB over US 21

Good

York County, South Carolina · 4 Miles NE of Rock Hill · Structure no. 000000000009858

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-77 SB over US 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-77 SB over US 21 in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,284 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp on I-77 SB
CrossesUS 21
Location4 Miles NE of Rock Hill
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates34.97302, -80.98742
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,284 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp on I-77 SB over US 21 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on I-77 SB over US 21 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp on I-77 SB over US 21 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-77 SB over US 21?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-77 SB over US 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.