US Bridges

I-95 SB over S-37

Fair

Hampton County, South Carolina · Jasper CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005550

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over S-37 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over S-37 in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,375 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesS-37
LocationJasper CO LN
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates32.64296, -80.88461
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2023)
Projected traffic46,375 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB over S-37 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over S-37 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over S-37 carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over S-37?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over S-37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.