US Bridges

S-1315 over Icww

Good

Horry County, South Carolina · Myrtle Beach · Structure no. 000000000010016

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-1315 over Icww is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1315 over Icww in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,750 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS-1315
CrossesIcww
LocationMyrtle Beach
RouteState Highway 1315
Coordinates33.74976, -78.84906
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2023)
Projected traffic68,750 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-1315 over Icww built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-1315 over Icww in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-1315 over Icww carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-1315 over Icww?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns S-1315 over Icww?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.