US Bridges

S-10-62 over I-26

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · N Chas · Structure no. 000000000004060

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-62 over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-10-62 over I-26 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,452 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 115 ft wide.

CarriesS-10-62
CrossesI-26
LocationN Chas
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates32.87191, -80.01141
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2024)
Projected traffic43,452 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-62 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is S-10-62 over I-26 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 I-26 carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-10-62 over I-26?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-62 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.