US Bridges

S-10-475 over I-526 Mark Clark Expwy

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · At N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000007332

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-475 over I-526 Mark Clark Expwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-10-475 over I-526 Mark Clark Expwy in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,905 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesS-10-475
CrossesI-526 Mark Clark Expwy
LocationAt N Charleston
RouteState Highway 475
Coordinates32.84201, -80.01872
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,905 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-10-475 over I-526 Mark Clark Expwy built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-475 over I-526 Mark Clark Expwy 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-10-475 over I-526 Mark Clark Expwy carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-10-475 over I-526 Mark Clark Expwy?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-475 over I-526 Mark Clark Expwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.