US Bridges

S-10-894/AZALEA DR over I-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000004065

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-894/AZALEA DR over I-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-10-894/AZALEA DR over I-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 5 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,810 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-10-894/AZALEA DR
CrossesI-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteState Highway 894
Coordinates32.84723, -79.98696
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,810 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-894/AZALEA DR over I-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is S-10-894/AZALEA DR over I-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave 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-10-894/AZALEA DR over I-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-10-894/AZALEA DR over I-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-894/AZALEA DR over I-26 & S-2463/HARVEY Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.