S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Bear Swamp
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI W Charleston · Structure no. 000000000005678
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Bear Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Bear Swamp in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,520 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Bear Swamp built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Bear Swamp 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Bear Swamp carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Bear Swamp?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns S-57/BEES Ferry RD over Bear Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.