US 52 over Santee River
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · 21MI NE Moncks Crn · Structure no. 000000000001862
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,650 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Santee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Santee River in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,178 by 2043. The structure is 1,650 ft (502.9 m) long and 86 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Santee River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Santee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 52 over Santee River carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Santee River?
The structure is 1,650 ft (502.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Santee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.