US Bridges

Sc 61/AUGUSTA HWY over I-95

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Canadys · Structure no. 000000000006457

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 61/AUGUSTA HWY over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 61/AUGUSTA HWY over I-95 in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 61/AUGUSTA HWY
CrossesI-95
Location2 MI W of Canadys
RouteState Highway 61
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.08461, -80.65271
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 61/AUGUSTA HWY over I-95 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 61/AUGUSTA 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 61/AUGUSTA HWY over I-95 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 61/AUGUSTA HWY over I-95?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 61/AUGUSTA HWY over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.