US Bridges

US 17 SB over Marsh

Good

Beaufort County, South Carolina · 10 MI East of Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000009965

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
600 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SB over Marsh is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 17 SB over Marsh in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 17 SB
CrossesMarsh
Location10 MI East of Beaufort
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.64809, -80.69706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,484 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SB over Marsh built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 SB over Marsh in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 17 SB over Marsh carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 17 SB over Marsh?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SB over Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.