US Bridges

I-95 SB over Sc 9

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Dillion · Structure no. 000000000004750

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Sc 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over Sc 9 in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 20,150 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,263 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesSc 9
Location2 MI N of Dillion
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDillon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.44275, -79.37289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,150 (2023)
Projected traffic35,263 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 Sc 9 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over Sc 9 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Sc 9 carry?

About 20,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Sc 9?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Sc 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.