US Bridges

S-22/ORANGEBURG RD over Negro Branch

Good

Dorchester County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI W Summerville · Structure no. 000000000009423

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-22/ORANGEBURG RD over Negro Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-22/ORANGEBURG RD over Negro Branch in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,836 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-22/ORANGEBURG RD
CrossesNegro Branch
Location3.7 MI W Summerville
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates33.02183, -80.24152
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic16,836 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-22/ORANGEBURG RD over Negro Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-22/ORANGEBURG RD over Negro Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S-22/ORANGEBURG RD over Negro Branch carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-22/ORANGEBURG RD over Negro Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-22/ORANGEBURG RD over Negro Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.