US Bridges

Sc 45 over Rediversion Canal

Fair

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 5.0 Mi-Nw-St.Stephens · Structure no. 000000000007652

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
757 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 45 over Rediversion Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 45 over Rediversion Canal in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 757 ft (230.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 45
CrossesRediversion Canal
Location5.0 Mi-Nw-St.Stephens
RouteState Highway 45
CountyBerkeley County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.41405, -79.96048
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length757 ft (230.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 45 over Rediversion Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 45 over Rediversion Canal 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 Sc 45 over Rediversion Canal carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 45 over Rediversion Canal?

The structure is 757 ft (230.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 45 over Rediversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.