US Bridges

S-14-420 over I-95

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 6MI SW Manning · Structure no. 000000000005273

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-420 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-14-420 over I-95 in Clarendon 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-14-420
CrossesI-95
Location6MI SW Manning
RouteState Highway 420
Coordinates33.61818, -80.30775
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic621 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-14-420 over I-95 built?

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

What condition is S-14-420 over I-95 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-14-420 over I-95 carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-14-420 over I-95?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-14-420 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.