US Bridges

US 52/RIVERS Ave over RR CSXT @ S-10-39

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000000714

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52/RIVERS Ave over RR CSXT @ S-10-39 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52/RIVERS Ave over RR CSXT @ S-10-39 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,599 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 52/RIVERS Ave
CrossesRR CSXT @ S-10-39
LocationIn N Charleston
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates32.87303, -79.99749
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2023)
Projected traffic27,599 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$722,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52/RIVERS Ave over RR CSXT @ S-10-39 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 52/RIVERS Ave over RR CSXT @ S-10-39 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 52/RIVERS Ave over RR CSXT @ S-10-39 carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 52/RIVERS Ave over RR CSXT @ S-10-39?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 52/RIVERS Ave over RR CSXT @ S-10-39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.