US 17 SB over North Santee River
PoorGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 16MI SW Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000001823
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,164 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 SB over North Santee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 17 SB over North Santee River in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,874 by 2043. The structure is 2,164 ft (659.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 SB over North Santee River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 SB over North Santee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 17 SB over North Santee River carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 17 SB over North Santee River?
The structure is 2,164 ft (659.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 SB over North Santee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.