Sc 3 over South Edisto River Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 3MI SW of Springfield · Structure no. 000000000002228
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 3 over South Edisto River Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 3 over South Edisto River Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,783 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 3 over South Edisto River Swamp built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 3 over South Edisto River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 3 over South Edisto River Swamp carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 3 over South Edisto River Swamp?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 3 over South Edisto River Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.