US Bridges

US 17 NB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · Charleston City Limits · Structure no. 000000000009835

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
810 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 NB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 NB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,190 by 2043. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 17 NB
CrossesHarry M Hallman Jr Blvd
LocationCharleston City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.80105, -79.90199
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2023)
Projected traffic47,190 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 17 NB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd built?

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

What condition is US 17 NB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd 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 NB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 17 NB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 17 NB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.