US 78 EB over US 52
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000009932
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 413 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 EB over US 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 EB over US 52 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 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 24,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,250 by 2043. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 EB over US 52 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 78 EB over US 52 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 78 EB over US 52 carry?
About 24,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 78 EB over US 52?
The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 EB over US 52?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.