I-95 SB over Providence Swamp
FairOrangeburg County, South Carolina · 6 MI NW of Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000006355
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 SB over Providence Swamp is a concrete slab carrying I-95 SB over Providence Swamp in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,325 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 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 I-95 SB over Providence Swamp built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-95 SB 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-95 SB over Providence Swamp carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-95 SB over Providence Swamp?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 SB over Providence Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.