US Bridges

S-10-20/MAIN RD over Stono River

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI W Charleston · Structure no. 000000000002668

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,682 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-20/MAIN RD over Stono River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-10-20/MAIN RD over Stono River in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,648 by 2043. The structure is 2,682 ft (817.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesS-10-20/MAIN RD
CrossesStono River
Location9.5 MI W Charleston
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates32.78548, -80.10743
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,682 ft (817.6 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2023)
Projected traffic34,648 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-20/MAIN RD over Stono River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-20/MAIN RD over Stono River 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-20/MAIN RD over Stono River carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-10-20/MAIN RD over Stono River?

The structure is 2,682 ft (817.6 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-20/MAIN RD over Stono River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.