US Bridges

I-95 over S-21-26

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 5 MI NE of Florence · Structure no. 000000000004772

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over S-21-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over S-21-26 in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 54,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,590 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesS-21-26
Location5 MI NE of Florence
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates34.26484, -79.73186
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,300 (2023)
Projected traffic70,590 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over S-21-26 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-95 over S-21-26 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over S-21-26 carry?

About 54,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over S-21-26?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over S-21-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.