US 17 SB over South Santee River
FairGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 15 MI S Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000001712
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,655 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 SB over South Santee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 17 SB over South Santee River in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,874 by 2043. The structure is 1,655 ft (504.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 SB over South Santee River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 SB over South Santee River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 17 SB over South Santee River carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 17 SB over South Santee River?
The structure is 1,655 ft (504.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 SB over South Santee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.