US 521 over Bear Creek

Fair Condition74 years old2,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyLancaster
Location1.6 Mi S Of Lancaster
CarriesUS 521
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates34.70140, -80.75456

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width40.4 ft (12.3 m)
Deck Area562.1 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1952 (reconstructed 1962)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001882

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