US Bridges

S-17-286 over I-95

Fair

Dillon County, South Carolina · 3MI N Dillon · Structure no. 000000000005027

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-17-286 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-17-286 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-17-286
CrossesI-95
Location3MI N Dillon
RouteState Highway 286
CountyDillon County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.48604, -79.33371
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic512 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-17-286 over I-95 built?

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

What condition is S-17-286 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-17-286 over I-95 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-17-286 over I-95?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-17-286 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.