US Bridges

I-95 SB over U.S. 78

Fair

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of ST George · Structure no. 000000000006279

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

About this bridge

I-95 SB over U.S. 78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over U.S. 78 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 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesU.S. 78
Location2 MI W of ST George
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates33.19506, -80.60568
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,050 (2023)
Projected traffic43,838 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 U.S. 78 built?

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

What condition is I-95 SB over U.S. 78 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 U.S. 78 carry?

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

How long is I-95 SB over U.S. 78?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over U.S. 78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.