US Bridges

US 17 Alt over I-26

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 13.4MI SW Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000003820

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 Alt over I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 Alt over I-26 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 59,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,799 by 2043. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 146 ft wide.

CarriesUS 17 Alt
CrossesI-26
Location13.4MI SW Moncks Corner
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates33.03808, -80.14865
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,300 (2023)
Projected traffic84,799 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 Alt over I-26 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 Alt over I-26 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 US 17 Alt over I-26 carry?

About 59,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 17 Alt over I-26?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 Alt over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.