US Bridges

US 17 over RR CSXT & US 52 Bus

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In Charleston City Limits · Structure no. 000000000009822

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,218 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
94,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 over RR CSXT & US 52 Bus is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over RR CSXT & US 52 Bus in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 94,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,268 by 2043. The structure is 2,218 ft (676 m) long and 123 ft wide.

CarriesUS 17
CrossesRR CSXT & US 52 Bus
LocationIn Charleston City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.80407, -79.94166
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,218 ft (676 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,100 (2023)
Projected traffic139,268 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$720,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 over RR CSXT & US 52 Bus built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 17 over RR CSXT & US 52 Bus 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 over RR CSXT & US 52 Bus carry?

About 94,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 17 over RR CSXT & US 52 Bus?

The structure is 2,218 ft (676 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 over RR CSXT & US 52 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.