US 17 SB over Ashley River

Fair Condition100 years old38,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyCharleston
LocationIn Charleston
CarriesUS 17 SB
CrossesAshley River
Coordinates32.78341, -79.96123

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length1732.9 ft (528.2 m)
Max Span146.0 ft (44.5 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area7447.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic38,250 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000228

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