Buster Boyd Bridge

The Buster Boyd Bridge is a road bridge made of prestressed concrete that spans Lake Wylie and connects North Carolina and South Carolina. The structure accommodates four traffic lanes in each direction with dedicated pedestrian walkways on both sides.

The current bridge opened in 2001 and is the third crossing at this location, replacing earlier versions from 1923 and 1961. Each generation of the bridge has served as a vital link between the two states.

The bridge name honors William Monroe Boyd, a local politician who advocated for connecting Mecklenburg County with York County through this crossing point.

The bridge carries daily traffic between SC 49 and NC 49 as a main transportation route for the region. Pedestrians can safely cross using the dedicated sidewalks on both sides of the roadway.

A surprising geographic quirk is that South Carolina occupies the northern end of the bridge while North Carolina sits at the southern end, opposite to what the state names suggest. This reversal makes the crossing a memorable detail for anyone paying attention to compass directions.

Location: North Carolina

Location: South Carolina

Inception: June 16, 2001

Official opening: June 16, 2001

Made from material: prestressed concrete

GPS coordinates: 35.10260,-81.04010

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04