US Bridges

US 278 WB over S-245/MARSHLAND Road

Good

Beaufort County, South Carolina · Hilton Head Island · Structure no. 000000000009132

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 WB over S-245/MARSHLAND Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 WB over S-245/MARSHLAND Road in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 278 WB
CrossesS-245/MARSHLAND Road
LocationHilton Head Island
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates32.19235, -80.76469
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2023)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 WB over S-245/MARSHLAND Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 WB over S-245/MARSHLAND Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 WB over S-245/MARSHLAND Road carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 278 WB over S-245/MARSHLAND Road?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 WB over S-245/MARSHLAND Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.