US Bridges

US 378 over I-95

Fair

Sumter County, South Carolina · 8 MI SE of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000005166

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 over I-95 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 58 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,526 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 378
CrossesI-95
Location8 MI SE of Mayesville
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates33.90126, -80.09312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,526 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US 378 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 378 over I-95 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 378 over I-95 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over I-95?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.