S-17-75 over Br of Bear Swamp
FairDillon County, South Carolina · 2MI SE Lake View · Structure no. 000000000004517
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-17-75 over Br of Bear Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-17-75 over Br of Bear Swamp in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-17-75 over Br of Bear Swamp built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is S-17-75 over Br of Bear Swamp 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-17-75 over Br of Bear Swamp carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-17-75 over Br of Bear Swamp?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-17-75 over Br of Bear Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.