US Bridges

S-27-13 over I-95

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · 2.5MI SW Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000004826

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-27-13 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-27-13 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-27-13
CrossesI-95
Location2.5MI SW Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates32.44632, -80.99403
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-27-13 over I-95 built?

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

What condition is S-27-13 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-27-13 over I-95 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-27-13 over I-95?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-27-13 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.