S-18-162 over Trib to Edisto River
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 12.7 MI W Sumrvl · Structure no. 000000000007675
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-18-162 over Trib to Edisto River is a concrete slab carrying S-18-162 over Trib to Edisto River in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-18-162 over Trib to Edisto River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-18-162 over Trib to Edisto River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-18-162 over Trib to Edisto River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-18-162 over Trib to Edisto River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-18-162 over Trib to Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.