US Bridges

S-10-5 over RR CSXT & Bainbridge Con

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · 1.78 MI SE of Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010604

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,446 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-5 over RR CSXT & Bainbridge Con is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-10-5 over RR CSXT & Bainbridge Con in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,323 by 2043. The structure is 4,446 ft (1,355.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-10-5
CrossesRR CSXT & Bainbridge Con
Location1.78 MI SE of Charleston
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates32.83779, -79.95322
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+48 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,446 ft (1,355.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2023)
Projected traffic1,323 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-5 over RR CSXT & Bainbridge Con built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-10-5 over RR CSXT & Bainbridge Con 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-10-5 over RR CSXT & Bainbridge Con carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is S-10-5 over RR CSXT & Bainbridge Con?

The structure is 4,446 ft (1,355.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-5 over RR CSXT & Bainbridge Con?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.