US 15 over Edisto River
PoorDorchester County, South Carolina · 8.9 MI SW ST George · Structure no. 000000000000270
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 15 over Edisto River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 15 over Edisto River in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 97 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 15 over Edisto River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US 15 over Edisto River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 15 over Edisto River carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 15 over Edisto River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 15 over Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.