US Bridges

US 78 EB over S-43/N.A.D RD

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000009931

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 EB over S-43/N.A.D RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 EB over S-43/N.A.D RD in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 49,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,499 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 78 EB
CrossesS-43/N.A.D RD
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteU.S. Route 78
Coordinates32.97343, -80.04894
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span207 ft (63.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,300 (2023)
Projected traffic70,499 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 78 EB over S-43/N.A.D RD built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78 EB over S-43/N.A.D RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 78 EB over S-43/N.A.D RD carry?

About 49,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 78 EB over S-43/N.A.D RD?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 EB over S-43/N.A.D RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.