US Bridges

S-21-577 over I-95

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · Oakdale Subd Florence · Structure no. 000000000004789

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-577 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-21-577 over I-95 in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-21-577
CrossesI-95
LocationOakdale Subd Florence
RouteState Highway 577
Coordinates34.17806, -79.86389
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-577 over I-95 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-577 over I-95 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-21-577 over I-95 carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-21-577 over I-95?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-577 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.