US Bridges

US 17 over I-95 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB

Fair

Jasper County, South Carolina · @ Hardeeville · Structure no. 000000000005101

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 over I-95 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over I-95 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 17
CrossesI-95 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB
Location@ Hardeeville
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyJasper County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.27322, -81.08061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 over I-95 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 over I-95 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB 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 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 17 over I-95 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 over I-95 & RAMPSOFFI-95SB&NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.