US 17 over Edisto River
PoorColleton County, South Carolina · At Jacksonboro · Structure no. 000000000001941
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 680 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 over Edisto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over Edisto River in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 72 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,582 by 2043. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 75 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 over Edisto River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US 17 over Edisto River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US 17 over Edisto River carry?
About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 17 over Edisto River?
The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 over Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.