US 278 over I-95
FairJasper County, South Carolina · 2.4MI NE Hardeeville · Structure no. 000000000005328
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over I-95 in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 over I-95 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US 278 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 over I-95 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 278 over I-95?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 over I-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.