US Bridges

S-10-62 over US 52

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · N Chas · Structure no. 000000000004058

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-62 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-10-62 over US 52 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,632 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-10-62
CrossesUS 52
LocationN Chas
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates32.87876, -80.00532
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic13,632 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-62 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-62 over US 52 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-62 over US 52 carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-10-62 over US 52?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-62 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.