Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
Why did the bridge go to therapy? It had too many spans of anxiety.
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over HARRY M HALLMAN JR BLVD
CHARLESTON CITY LIMITS
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 33,000 vehicles per day and is 21 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 69.0 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 28 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 810 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 28 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 33,000 vehicles cross daily — moderate traffic, some congestion possible.
The deck is 39 feet wide with 2-3 lanes — moderate width.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
2005
21 years old
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
810 ft
246.9 m
Deck Width
39 ft
11.8 m
Spans
6
sections between supports
Max Span
135 ft
longest unsupported section (41.1 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
28 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
33,000vehicles/day
32.80105°N, 79.90199°W
Prestressed Concrete (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.