US Bridges

Sc 210 over Providence Swamp

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 6.5MI SW of Santee · Structure no. 000000000001220

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 210 over Providence Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 210 over Providence Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 210
CrossesProvidence Swamp
Location6.5MI SW of Santee
RouteState Highway 210
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.40492, -80.52505
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 210 over Providence Swamp built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 210 over Providence Swamp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 210 over Providence Swamp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 210 over Providence Swamp?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 210 over Providence Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.