Sc 12 over Congaree River

Poor Condition50 years old24,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyLexington
Location1mi W Of Columbia
CarriesSc 12
CrossesCongaree River
Coordinates33.99881, -81.05427

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length2370.1 ft (722.4 m)
Max Span140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Deck Width79.4 ft (24.2 m)
Deck Area17482.1 sq m
Main Spans13
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic24,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000006898

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