Sc 7 over Ashley River

Poor Condition73 years old47,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyCharleston
LocationIn N Charleston
CarriesSc 7
CrossesAshley River
Coordinates32.83720, -79.98450

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length2291.0 ft (698.3 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width72.2 ft (22 m)
Deck Area15362.6 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1953 (reconstructed 1975)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic47,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001931

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