US Bridges

I-95 NB over Frtg RD & S.C.L. RR

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 1 MI SE of Santee · Structure no. 000000000005826

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over Frtg RD & S.C.L. RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over Frtg RD & S.C.L. RR in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesFrtg RD & S.C.L. RR
Location1 MI SE of Santee
RouteInterstate 95
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.47367, -80.47522
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2023)
Projected traffic33,600 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB over Frtg RD & S.C.L. RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB over Frtg RD & S.C.L. RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB over Frtg RD & S.C.L. RR carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over Frtg RD & S.C.L. RR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over Frtg RD & S.C.L. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.