S-43-597 over I-95
FairSumter County, South Carolina · 11 MI E of Mayesville · Structure no. 000000000005174
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 295 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-43-597 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-43-597 over I-95 in Sumter County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-43-597 over I-95 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-43-597 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-43-597 over I-95 carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-43-597 over I-95?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-43-597 over I-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.