US 401 over Scape Ore Swamp
GoodLee County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000010302
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 401 over Scape Ore Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 401 over Scape Ore Swamp in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 401 over Scape Ore Swamp built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 401 over Scape Ore Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 401 over Scape Ore Swamp carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 401 over Scape Ore Swamp?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 401 over Scape Ore Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.