FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S-10-20/MAIN RD

Carrying S-10-20/MAIN RD over STONO RIVER

9.5 MI W CHARLESTON, Charleston, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S-10-20/MAIN RD

The S-10-20/MAIN RD bridge in Charleston, South Carolina carries S-10-20/MAIN RD over STONO RIVER. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 817.6 meters (2683 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S-10-20/MAIN RD compares

▼ 9.1
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of South Carolina bridges
196
Bridges in Charleston · 6 in Poor condition
S-10-20/MAIN RD 20.7 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
817.6 m (2683 ft)
Deck Width
17.4 m (57 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000002668

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S-10-20/MAIN RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare S-10-20/MAIN RD against other structures in Charleston and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S-10-20/MAIN RD?

S-10-20/MAIN RD in Charleston, South Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S-10-20/MAIN RD inspected?

S-10-20/MAIN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S-10-20/MAIN RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S-10-20/MAIN RD?

S-10-20/MAIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S-10-20/MAIN RD?

S-10-20/MAIN RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S-10-20/MAIN RD and does age affect safety?

S-10-20/MAIN RD was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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