US Bridges

I-95 SB over U.S. 176

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 8 MI NW of Holly Hill · Structure no. 000000000006356

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over U.S. 176 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over U.S. 176 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 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,325 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesU.S. 176
Location8 MI NW of Holly Hill
RouteInterstate 95
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.3825, -80.51907
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2023)
Projected traffic31,325 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over U.S. 176 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over U.S. 176 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 SB over U.S. 176 carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over U.S. 176?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over U.S. 176?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.