US Bridges

US 78/KING ST over RR CSXT & S-39

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000000229

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,230 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78/KING ST over RR CSXT & S-39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78/KING ST over RR CSXT & S-39 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,322 by 2043. The structure is 1,230 ft (375 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 78/KING ST
CrossesRR CSXT & S-39
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteU.S. Route 78
Coordinates32.84558, -79.96809
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,230 ft (375 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,322 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78/KING ST over RR CSXT & S-39 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78/KING ST over RR CSXT & S-39 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 78/KING ST over RR CSXT & S-39 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 78/KING ST over RR CSXT & S-39?

The structure is 1,230 ft (375 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 78/KING ST over RR CSXT & S-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.