Sc 61 over Edisto River
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 12.8MI NW Sumrvl · Structure no. 000000000008999
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 390 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 61 over Edisto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 61 over Edisto River in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,586 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 61 over Edisto River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 61 over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 61 over Edisto River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sc 61 over Edisto River?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 61 over Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.