US Bridges

R-5448 Pro over Vegetative Right of Way

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · 1 MI SE North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010608

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-5448 Pro over Vegetative Right of Way is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R-5448 Pro over Vegetative Right of Way 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesR-5448 Pro
CrossesVegetative Right of Way
Location1 MI SE North Charleston
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates32.84061, -79.95288
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$459,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R-5448 Pro over Vegetative Right of Way built?

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

What condition is R-5448 Pro over Vegetative Right of Way 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 R-5448 Pro over Vegetative Right of Way carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is R-5448 Pro over Vegetative Right of Way?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns R-5448 Pro over Vegetative Right of Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.