US 21 SB over Beaufort River

Poor Condition47 years old14,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyBeaufort
LocationSoutheast Of Beaufort
CarriesUS 21 SB
CrossesBeaufort River
Coordinates32.39392, -80.67539

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length4210.0 ft (1283.2 m)
Max Span169.9 ft (51.8 m)
Deck Width39.4 ft (12 m)
Deck Area15398.4 sq m
Main Spans15
Year Built1979

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000007425

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