SC 49/SC 215 CON
Carrying SC 49/SC 215 CON over SOUTHERN RAILROAD
2.7 MI S OF UNION, Union, South Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SC 49/SC 215 CON
The SC 49/SC 215 CON bridge in Union, South Carolina carries SC 49/SC 215 CON over SOUTHERN RAILROAD. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,450 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 1.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SC 49/SC 215 CON compares
Live comparison across South Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 32.9 m (108 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000000465
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
SC 49/SC 215 CON is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SC 49/SC 215 CON against other structures in Union and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SC 49/SC 215 CON?
SC 49/SC 215 CON in Union, South Carolina has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SC 49/SC 215 CON inspected?
SC 49/SC 215 CON's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SC 49/SC 215 CON is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SC 49/SC 215 CON?
SC 49/SC 215 CON has an NBI inventory load rating of 1.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SC 49/SC 215 CON?
SC 49/SC 215 CON is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SC 49/SC 215 CON and does age affect safety?
SC 49/SC 215 CON was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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