US Bridges

S-10-790 over RR NS

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000002670

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-790 over RR NS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-10-790 over RR NS in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,395 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-10-790
CrossesRR NS
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteState Highway 790
Coordinates32.87987, -80.01096
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,395 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-790 over RR NS built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-790 over RR NS 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-790 over RR NS carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-10-790 over RR NS?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-790 over RR NS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.