US Bridges

Sc 41 over Wando River

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 13MI NE Chas · Structure no. 000000000000926

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,088 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 41 over Wando River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 41 over Wando River in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,430 by 2043. The structure is 2,088 ft (636.4 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesSc 41
CrossesWando River
Location13MI NE Chas
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates32.92429, -79.82522
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,088 ft (636.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,430 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 41 over Wando River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 41 over Wando River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 41 over Wando River carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 41 over Wando River?

The structure is 2,088 ft (636.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 41 over Wando River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.