US Bridges

US 52 WB over RR CSXT

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 0.5MI S of Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000005899

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 WB over RR CSXT is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 WB over RR CSXT in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,658 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 52 WB
CrossesRR CSXT
Location0.5MI S of Moncks Corner
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates33.18561, -80.00799
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2023)
Projected traffic14,658 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 WB over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 WB over RR CSXT 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 WB over RR CSXT carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 WB over RR CSXT?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 WB over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.