US Bridges

US 17 over I-95

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1MI N of Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000004825

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over I-95 in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,964 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 17
CrossesI-95
Location1MI N of Ridgeland
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.50092, -80.97158
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,964 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$611,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 over I-95 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 US 17 over I-95 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 17 over I-95?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.