US Bridges

US 17 SB over I-26 & US 52/MEETING ST

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · Charleston City Limits · Structure no. 000000000009832

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,055 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
47,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SB over I-26 & US 52/MEETING ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 SB over I-26 & US 52/MEETING ST 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 47,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,634 by 2043. The structure is 3,055 ft (931.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 17 SB
CrossesI-26 & US 52/MEETING ST
LocationCharleston City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.79931, -79.94506
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,055 ft (931.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,050 (2023)
Projected traffic69,634 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 SB over I-26 & US 52/MEETING ST built?

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

What condition is US 17 SB over I-26 & US 52/MEETING ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 17 SB over I-26 & US 52/MEETING ST carry?

About 47,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 17 SB over I-26 & US 52/MEETING ST?

The structure is 3,055 ft (931.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 SB over I-26 & US 52/MEETING ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.