Sc 39 over S. Edisto River Swamp
PoorPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 16MI S of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000001116
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 39 over S. Edisto River Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 39 over S. Edisto River Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 85 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 39 over S. Edisto River Swamp built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Sc 39 over S. Edisto River Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 39 over S. Edisto River Swamp carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Sc 39 over S. Edisto River Swamp?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 39 over S. Edisto River Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.