US Bridges

S-11 over Marsh

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI SE of N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010629

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,041 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11 over Marsh is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-11 over Marsh in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,672 by 2043. The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS-11
CrossesMarsh
Location1.5 MI SE of N Charleston
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates32.84394, -79.95369
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,041 ft (317.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,672 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11 over Marsh built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11 over Marsh 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-11 over Marsh carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-11 over Marsh?

The structure is 1,041 ft (317.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns S-11 over Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.