CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Charleston County officials say EMS has returned to normal operations and the “Code Red Warning” has been lifted.
The county issued a “Code Red Warning” for high-span bridges just before 4:30 p.m. stating it was unsafe for the public to travel because of high winds.
Charleston County EMS has returned to normal operations meaning there is no longer a code red for area bridges. #chsnews #chswx #chstrfc pic.twitter.com/ORCyHS3B95 — Charleston County (@ChasCountyGov) January 9, 2024
County officials do not close bridges because of winds. But when sustained wind reach 40 mph, they issue a Code Red Warning, which means anyone who drives over bridges against the advisory is doing so at their own risk because conditions are not safe for first responders.
Here’s a list of high-span bridges or exposed bridges in Charleston County:
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Ashley River ridges (old and new bridges)
Ben Sawyer Bridge (Sullivan’s Island Bridge)
Breech Inlet Bridge (connects Isle of Palms to Sullivan’s Island)
Cosgrove Bridge (the “North Bridge”)
Dawhoo River Bridge (on Edisto Highway SC 174)
Don Holt Bridge (I-526 over the Cooper River between North Charleston and Daniel Island)
Isle of Palms Connector
James Island Connector
Limehouse Bridge
McKinley Washington Bridge (the “Edisto Bridge”: Hwy. 174 over the Edisto River near Edisto Island)
Stono River Bridge (connects James Island to Johns Island over Maybank Highway)
Wando River Bridge (I-526 over the Wando River in Mt. Pleasant)
Wappoo Bridge (connects W. Ashley to James Island)
Westmoreland Bridge (I-526 over the Ashley River between North Charleston and W. Ashley)
Draw bridges and swing bridges that can be mechanically opened to allow for tall boat traffic to pass through from the water are locked down to boat traffic when sustained winds reach 25 mph or greater.
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‘Code Red’ warning lifted for Charleston County bridges
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