I-95 SB over U.S. 178
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI N of ST George · Structure no. 000000000006481
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 SB over U.S. 178 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over U.S. 178 in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,150 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 SB over U.S. 178 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-95 SB over U.S. 178 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. 178 carry?
About 25,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-95 SB over U.S. 178?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 SB over U.S. 178?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.