US 301 over North Edisto River
FairPosted for loadOrangeburg County, South Carolina · City of Orangeburg · Structure no. 000000000002067
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 291 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 over North Edisto River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 over North Edisto River in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 28,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,616 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 301 over North Edisto River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is US 301 over North Edisto River 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 301 over North Edisto River carry?
About 28,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 301 over North Edisto River?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 over North Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.