US 501 over Intercoastal Waterway

Fair Condition63 years old63,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyHorry
Location3.0 Mi W Of Myrtle Beach
CarriesUS 501
CrossesIntercoastal Waterway
Coordinates33.71425, -78.92203

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length660.1 ft (201.2 m)
Max Span140.1 ft (42.7 m)
Deck Width62.7 ft (19.1 m)
Deck Area3842.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic63,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004147

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