US Bridges

I-95 NB over Scl RR (abandoned)

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI SW of Florence · Structure no. 000000000005043

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Scl RR (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over Scl RR (abandoned) in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,938 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesScl RR (abandoned)
Location6.2 MI SW of Florence
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFlorence County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.17192, -79.86642
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2023)
Projected traffic12,938 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 NB over Scl RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over Scl RR (abandoned) 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 NB over Scl RR (abandoned) carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Scl RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Scl RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.