US Bridges

US 17 SB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · Charleston City Limits · Structure no. 000000000009837

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,640 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 17 SB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 17 SB 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 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,840 by 2043. The structure is 1,640 ft (499.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesUS 17 SB
CrossesHarry M Hallman Jr Blvd
LocationCharleston City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.80127, -79.90065
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,640 ft (499.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2023)
Projected traffic48,840 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 SB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd built?

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

What condition is US 17 SB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 17 SB 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 SB over Harry M Hallman Jr Blvd?

The structure is 1,640 ft (499.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.