Sc 49 over Catawba River
FairYork County, South Carolina · Nc/Sc State Line · Structure no. 000000000010099
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,417 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Sc 49 over Catawba River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 49 over Catawba River in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 36,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,558 by 2043. The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 49 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 49 over Catawba River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 49 over Catawba River carry?
About 36,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sc 49 over Catawba River?
The structure is 1,417 ft (431.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 49 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.