US Bridges

US 17 over Marsh

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · Charleston City Limit · Structure no. 000000000009823

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,086 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
94,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 over Marsh is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 over Marsh 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 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 94,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,268 by 2043. The structure is 1,086 ft (331 m) long and 117 ft wide.

CarriesUS 17
CrossesMarsh
LocationCharleston City Limit
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.80486, -79.93616
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,086 ft (331 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,100 (2023)
Projected traffic139,268 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 over Marsh built?

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

What condition is US 17 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 over Marsh carry?

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

How long is US 17 over Marsh?

The structure is 1,086 ft (331 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 over Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.