US Bridges

S-8-35 over Rediversion Canal

Poor

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 14.8 MI NE Moncks Corner · Structure no. 000000000007653

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
603 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-35 over Rediversion Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-8-35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 603 ft (183.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-8-35
CrossesRediversion Canal
Location14.8 MI NE Moncks Corner
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates33.4117, -79.98121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length603 ft (183.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$816,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-35 over Rediversion Canal built?

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

What condition is S-8-35 over Rediversion Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S-8-35 over Rediversion Canal carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-8-35 over Rediversion Canal?

The structure is 603 ft (183.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-35 over Rediversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.