US Bridges

I-95 SB over S.C.L. Railroad

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Waltbr · Structure no. 000000000006068

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over S.C.L. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over S.C.L. Railroad in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 24,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,225 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesS.C.L. Railroad
Location2 MI NW of Waltbr
RouteInterstate 95
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.92927, -80.69092
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,700 (2023)
Projected traffic43,225 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 SB over S.C.L. Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over S.C.L. Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over S.C.L. Railroad carry?

About 24,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over S.C.L. Railroad?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over S.C.L. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.