Sc 170 over Savannah River Overflow
FairJasper County, South Carolina · Nr Ga/Sc LN · Structure no. 000000000001063
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 170 over Savannah River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 170 over Savannah River Overflow in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,256 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 170 over Savannah River Overflow built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Sc 170 over Savannah River Overflow 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 170 over Savannah River Overflow carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Sc 170 over Savannah River Overflow?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 170 over Savannah River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.