US Bridges

I-95 SB over S-53 & S-26

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 2.7 MI SW ST George · Structure no. 000000000006278

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over S-53 & S-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over S-53 & S-26 in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 25,050 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,838 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesS-53 & S-26
Location2.7 MI SW ST George
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates33.17407, -80.61547
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,050 (2023)
Projected traffic43,838 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 S-53 & S-26 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over S-53 & S-26 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over S-53 & S-26 carry?

About 25,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over S-53 & S-26?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over S-53 & S-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.