US Bridges

I-95 SB over S-15-34

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI N of Waltbr · Structure no. 000000000006070

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

About this bridge

I-95 SB over S-15-34 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over S-15-34 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 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 24,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,225 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesS-15-34
Location6.5 MI N of Waltbr
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates33.00286, -80.66958
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,700 (2023)
Projected traffic43,225 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-15-34 built?

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

What condition is I-95 SB over S-15-34 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-15-34 carry?

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

How long is I-95 SB over S-15-34?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over S-15-34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.