US Bridges

S-17-198 over I-95

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 1MI N Dillon · Structure no. 000000000005026

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-198 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-17-198 over I-95 in Dillon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,774 by 2043. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-17-198
CrossesI-95
Location1MI N Dillon
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates34.46997, -79.34657
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,774 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-17-198 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-17-198 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-17-198 over I-95 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-17-198 over I-95?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-198 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.