US Bridges

Sc 45/TROJAN RD over Diversion Canal

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 12.0 MI W ST Stephen · Structure no. 000000000001598

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
705 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 45/TROJAN RD over Diversion Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 45/TROJAN RD over Diversion Canal in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2043. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 45/TROJAN RD
CrossesDiversion Canal
Location12.0 MI W ST Stephen
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates33.38436, -80.13898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 45/TROJAN RD over Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 45/TROJAN RD over Diversion Canal 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 45/TROJAN RD over Diversion Canal carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sc 45/TROJAN RD over Diversion Canal?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 45/TROJAN RD over Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.