US 17 SB over Sc 170 NB
FairJasper County, South Carolina · S of Hardeeville · Structure no. 000000000006518
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 17 SB over Sc 170 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 SB over Sc 170 NB in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 17 SB over Sc 170 NB built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 17 SB over Sc 170 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 SB over Sc 170 NB carry?
About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 17 SB over Sc 170 NB?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 17 SB over Sc 170 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.