US Bridges

S-21-193 over I-95

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 3MI NW Florence · Structure no. 000000000005058

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-193 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-21-193 over I-95 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-21-193
CrossesI-95
Location3MI NW Florence
RouteState Highway 193
CountyFlorence County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.21721, -79.81694
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,402 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$528,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-193 over I-95 built?

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

What condition is S-21-193 over I-95 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-21-193 over I-95 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-21-193 over I-95?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-193 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.