US Bridges

S-25-17 over I-95

Poor

Hampton County, South Carolina · 2MI S Yemassee · Structure no. 000000000005755

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-25-17 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-25-17 over I-95 in Hampton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS-25-17
CrossesI-95
Location2MI S Yemassee
RouteState Highway 17
CountyHampton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.67881, -80.88226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$373,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-25-17 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-25-17 over I-95 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S-25-17 over I-95 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-25-17 over I-95?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-25-17 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.