FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR

Carrying L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR over TRIB OF ASHLEY RIVER

4.5 MI W OF N CHARLESTON, Charleston, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR

The L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR bridge in Charleston, South Carolina carries L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR over TRIB OF ASHLEY RIVER. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 33.7 metric tons.

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

How L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR compares

▲ 3.9
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of South Carolina bridges
196
Bridges in Charleston · 6 in Poor condition
L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR 33.7 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
33.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010705

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR 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 L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR 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 L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR?

L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR 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 L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR inspected?

L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR'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 600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR 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 L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR?

L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR?

L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR and does age affect safety?

L-3211/ESHIRLEYDR was built in 1986, making it 40 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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