S-18-19/WIRE RD over I-95
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 5.5MI SW of ST George · Structure no. 000000000006088
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-19/WIRE RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-18-19/WIRE RD over I-95 in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-18-19/WIRE RD over I-95 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-18-19/WIRE RD 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-18-19/WIRE RD over I-95 carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-18-19/WIRE RD over I-95?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-18-19/WIRE RD over I-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.