US Bridges

S-15-24 over I-95

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW Waltb · Structure no. 000000000006258

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-15-24 over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-15-24 over I-95 in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2043. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-15-24
CrossesI-95
Location3 MI NW Waltb
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates32.94157, -80.68502
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-15-24 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-15-24 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-15-24 over I-95 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-15-24 over I-95?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-15-24 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.