Sc 90 over U.S. 17
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 2.5MI N of Cherry Grove · Structure no. 000000000005759
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 90 over U.S. 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 90 over U.S. 17 in Horry 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 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,920 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 90 over U.S. 17 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 90 over U.S. 17 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 90 over U.S. 17 carry?
About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sc 90 over U.S. 17?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 90 over U.S. 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.