US Bridges

S-8-535/ROYLE RD over I-26

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 13.8 MI SW Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000003604

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-535/ROYLE RD over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-8-535/ROYLE RD over I-26 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,645 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesS-8-535/ROYLE RD
CrossesI-26
Location13.8 MI SW Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 535
Coordinates33.01871, -80.12436
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,645 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$963,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-535/ROYLE RD over I-26 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-535/ROYLE RD over I-26 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-535/ROYLE RD over I-26 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-8-535/ROYLE RD over I-26?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-535/ROYLE RD over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.