US Bridges

S-46-177 over Br Catawba River

Good

York County, South Carolina · 9.3 MI NE of Clover · Structure no. 000000000010489

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-46-177 over Br Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-46-177 over Br Catawba River in York County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,896 by 2024. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-46-177
CrossesBr Catawba River
Location9.3 MI NE of Clover
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates35.14056, -81.06722
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic14,896 by 2024
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-46-177 over Br Catawba River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-46-177 over Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-46-177 over Br Catawba River carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-46-177 over Br Catawba River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S-46-177 over Br Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.