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Wappoo Creek Bridge
Charleston, SC
Hwy 171 S @ Wappoo Cut Bridge
Bascule bridge carrying SC Highway 171 over Wappoo Creek connecting West Ashley to James Island.
Charleston Drawbridge App
Live Charleston drawbridge status and alerts.
BridgeWatch keeps you from getting stuck at an up drawbridge.
Get updates on Ashley River, Wappoo Creek, and Ben Sawyer on one streamlined app where you can check the live feed, see the latest status, and only get alerts when you are within the distance you set from the bridge, so you are not getting unnecessary notifications.
Live Charleston bridge status loads from the BridgeWatch API.
Live Bridge Board
The three Charleston bridges covered.
Status is pulled from the backend API and mirrored in the mobile app’s live feed and notifications.
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Ben Sawyer Bridge
Charleston, SC
SC 703 Ben Sawyer Bridge
Swing bridge on SC 703 connecting Sullivan's Island to Mount Pleasant across the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Ashley River Bridge
Charleston, SC
Hwy 17N @ Ashley River Bridge
Bascule bridge on US Highway 17 over the Ashley River connecting downtown Charleston to West Ashley.
Inside The App
Everything BridgeWatch gives you before you pick a route.
BridgeWatch is built around the actual commuter workflow: check the current bridge state, open the live camera, review recent movement, and keep notifications tuned to the Charleston bridges you follow.
Bridge Board
See all three monitored bridges on one clear status board.
Ashley River, Wappoo Creek, and Ben Sawyer each get a live status card so you can spot what is drivable, what is up, and what is still being checked at a glance.
Live Cameras
Open the camera feed when you want visual confirmation.
Every bridge detail view connects to the live traffic camera so you can verify conditions in place without bouncing between separate traffic pages.
Smart Alerts
Track bridge changes and only get alerted when you are close enough for it to matter.
Set the distance around each bridge that fits your routine, then let BridgeWatch send notifications only when you are nearby so you can skip alerts that are not actually useful.
Also included:A Charleston map view, per-bridge detail screens, saved favorites, and recent capture history that helps explain each status update.
Always Watching
The app keeps every crossing easy to read.
BridgeWatch gives you current status for Charleston’s three drawbridges so you can check conditions quickly, compare crossings at a glance, and plan the smoother route before you head out.
At A Glance
Know what is open, moving, or worth avoiding before you leave.
The app keeps each bridge easy to scan so you can make a quick decision without digging through traffic pages or guessing from outdated information.
Why It Helps
BridgeWatch turns three separate crossings into one simple decision.
- Check all three bridge conditions from one screen.
- Use live cameras when you want a closer look.
- Follow the bridges that matter most to your routine.
- Get alerts that help you react before traffic stacks up, without getting pinged when you are too far away for it to matter.
Quick Compare
See which crossing gives you the better option right now.
When more than one route could work, BridgeWatch makes it easier to compare bridges and choose the one that keeps your trip moving.
Personal Alerts
Stay focused on the bridge updates that actually affect you.
Turn on notifications for the crossings you use most often, choose how close you want to be before BridgeWatch alerts you, and skip the noise from routes that are not part of your day.
Confidence Before You Go
Check the app once and head out with fewer surprises.
From status updates to camera views, BridgeWatch gives you a clearer picture before you commit to the drive.
Built for daily routines:Use it for the morning commute, beach runs, school pickups, or any trip where a drawbridge delay can change the plan.