US Bridges

Sc 28 Wbl over Savannah River

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · Beach Island · Structure no. 000000000005196

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,949 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 Wbl over Savannah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 28 Wbl over Savannah River in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,594 by 2043. The structure is 1,949 ft (594.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28 Wbl
CrossesSavannah River
LocationBeach Island
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.43982, -81.91326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,949 ft (594.1 m)
Longest span177 ft (54.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic15,594 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 Wbl over Savannah River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 Wbl over Savannah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 28 Wbl over Savannah River carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 Wbl over Savannah River?

The structure is 1,949 ft (594.1 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 Wbl over Savannah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.