US 17 NB over Ashley River

Poor Condition65 years old38,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyCharleston
LocationIn Charleston
CarriesUS 17 NB
CrossesAshley River
Coordinates32.78273, -79.96064

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length1633.9 ft (498 m)
Max Span235.9 ft (71.9 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area7171.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1961

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 not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003607

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