US Bridges

Sc 63/SNIDER HWY over I-95

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 2.5MI W Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000005694

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 63/SNIDER HWY over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 63/SNIDER HWY over I-95 in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,126 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 63/SNIDER HWY
CrossesI-95
Location2.5MI W Walterboro
RouteState Highway 63
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.87942, -80.7164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,126 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Sc 63/SNIDER HWY over I-95 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 63/SNIDER HWY 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 63/SNIDER HWY over I-95 carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 63/SNIDER HWY over I-95?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 63/SNIDER HWY over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.