BERESFORD CREEK BRIDGE WILL BE OPEN TO TRAFFIC FRIDAY, JUNE 7th, 2024 at 7:00 A.M.
The Beresford Creek Bridge will be open to vehicle traffic on Friday, June 7th at 7:00 a.m. With the two traffic lanes now open, commuters will experience reduced travel times, eliminating the need for residents to detour around to Clements Ferry Rd. or Seven Farms and River Landing Rd. The multi-use pedestrian and bike path is still under construction and is expected to open to the public later this summer.
The Beresford Creek Bridge was built as a replacement for the Daniel Island Bridge over Beresford Creek. This project began in August 2023 and was completed in June 2024 after experiencing delays due to unforeseen embankment stabilization requirements on both sides of the bridge.
The City of Charleston collaborated with Cape Romain contractors to ensure structural integrity of the bridge while preserving the natural surroundings by using innovative solutions such as geotextile grid reinforcement.
The new bridge consists of two traffic lanes and will soon have a multi-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians.
CHARLESTON, S.C. – APRIL 18, 2024 – Despite encountering significant environmental challenges over the last month, the new Daniel Island Beresford Bridge is scheduled to open on June 7th, 2024.
Crews addressed unforeseen embankment stabilization requirements on both sides of the bridge in March. Employing innovative solutions such as geotextile grid reinforcement, Cape Romain Contractors and the City of Charleston are ensuring not only the structural integrity of the bridge but also the preservation of our natural surroundings.
The new bridge will feature two travel lanes complemented by a multi-use path, fostering connectivity, and lessening traffic for commuters. Cape Romain Contractors have demonstrated commitment to delivering a safe and resilient infrastructure project for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The City of Charleston extends sincere gratitude to the residents, businesses, and stakeholders for their patience and support.
01/10/24-03/29/24 Highlights
*Bridge Deck has been poured.
*Work has begun on the approach roadways.
11/03-1/10 Highlights
*All of the piles have been completed.
*Formed and set rebar cage pile cap EB4.
*Laying decking for Spans A & B.
10/07-11/03 Highlights
*Pile driving is continuing.
*Began forming pile caps.
09/15/23-10/06/23 Highlights
*Performed Pile Driving Analysis (PDA) on test pile at Bent No. 3
*Removed final existing pile cap.
*Installed third section of trestle for crane.
08/26/23-09/14/23 Highlights
*Demolition of the existing structure has begun.
*The bridge decks and pile caps have been removed.
*Removal of existing piles is ongoing.
*The contractor has constructed the temporary trestle for the crane to use.
08/15/23-08/25/23 Highlights
*Detour routes established and signage in place.
*Cape Romain began mobilizing equipment to the bridge.
*Erosion control features installed.
*Demo work on the bridge has begun.
*Some piling (steel h-piles) has been delivered to site.
*Bridge decks have been removed.
