US Bridges

L-3416/RUTGERS RD over College Park Canal

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · Rutgers RD (deer Pk) · Structure no. 000000000009306

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-3416/RUTGERS RD over College Park Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-3416/RUTGERS RD over College Park Canal in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesL-3416/RUTGERS RD
CrossesCollege Park Canal
LocationRutgers RD (deer Pk)
RouteCounty Highway 3416
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.96951, -80.0549
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-3416/RUTGERS RD over College Park Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-3416/RUTGERS RD over College Park Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does L-3416/RUTGERS RD over College Park Canal carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is L-3416/RUTGERS RD over College Park Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns L-3416/RUTGERS RD over College Park Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.