US Bridges

Sc 461 NB over RR CSXT

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · 8.2 MI NW Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008815

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 461 NB over RR CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 461 NB over RR CSXT in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,280 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 461 NB
CrossesRR CSXT
Location8.2 MI NW Charleston
RouteState Highway 461
Coordinates32.82357, -80.07484
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2023)
Projected traffic60,280 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 461 NB over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 461 NB over RR CSXT 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 461 NB over RR CSXT carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 461 NB over RR CSXT?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 461 NB over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.