Sc 7 over Ashley River
PoorCharleston County, South Carolina · In N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000001931
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,291 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 7 over Ashley River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sc 7 over Ashley River in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 72 years old, older 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 47,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,354 by 2043. The structure is 2,291 ft (698.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 7 over Ashley River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Sc 7 over Ashley River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 7 over Ashley River carry?
About 47,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sc 7 over Ashley River?
The structure is 2,291 ft (698.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 7 over Ashley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.