US Bridges

S-15-66 over I-95

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 10.8 MI SW Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000005696

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-15-66 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-15-66 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS-15-66
CrossesI-95
Location10.8 MI SW Walterboro
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates32.78213, -80.78868
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-15-66 over I-95 built?

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

What condition is S-15-66 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-15-66 over I-95 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-15-66 over I-95?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-15-66 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.