US Bridges

S-21-83 over I-95

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 2 MI SE Timmonsville · Structure no. 000000000009318

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-83 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-21-83 over I-95 in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,402 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-21-83
CrossesI-95
Location2 MI SE Timmonsville
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates34.11167, -79.91071
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,402 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-83 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-83 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-21-83 over I-95 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-21-83 over I-95?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-83 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.