S-36-56 over Bush River
Newberry County, South Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S-36-56 over Bush River in Newberry County, South Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 550 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 219 inventoried bridges in Newberry County rated good (34.2%); 11 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 120 ft |
| Location | 7.2 Mi NW Newberry |
| NBI structure number | 000000000008374 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the South Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Newberry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-26 over Crims Creek | 1960 | 42,900 | Fair |
| I-26 over Cannons Creek | 1960 | 42,700 | Poor |
| I-26 over Br of Cannons CR | 1960 | 42,700 | Fair |
| I-26 over Kerr Creek | 1960 | 42,700 | Fair |
| I-26 over S.br of Cannons CR | 1960 | 42,700 | Fair |
| I-26 over S Fork of Kings Crk | 1960 | 42,200 | Fair |
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