US Bridges

Sc 61 over Marsh

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · In Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008812

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
700 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 61 over Marsh is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 61 over Marsh in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,034 by 2043. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 61
CrossesMarsh
LocationIn Charleston
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates32.77814, -79.96783
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2023)
Projected traffic66,034 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 61 over Marsh built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 61 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 61 over Marsh carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 61 over Marsh?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 61 over Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.