US Bridges

Ramp Off Sc 30 WB over Marsh

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · In Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008618

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,339
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off Sc 30 WB over Marsh is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp Off Sc 30 WB over Marsh in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,989 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Off Sc 30 WB
CrossesMarsh
LocationIn Charleston
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates32.75548, -79.96167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,339 (2014)
Projected traffic19,989 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Off Sc 30 WB over Marsh built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Off Sc 30 WB over Marsh 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Off Sc 30 WB over Marsh carry?

About 12,339 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ramp Off Sc 30 WB over Marsh?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off Sc 30 WB over Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.