Charleston Drawbridge App

Live Charleston drawbridge status and alerts.

BridgeUp 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 get notified when a bridge goes up.

3Drawbridges monitored
LiveTraffic cameras in the app
MapBridge board, detail views, and route context

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.

Live

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.

The live classifier is waiting on the newest read.

Live

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.

The live classifier is waiting on the newest read.

Live

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.

The live classifier is waiting on the newest read.

Inside The App

Everything BridgeUp gives you before you pick a route.

BridgeUp 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.

Alerts & History

Track bridge changes and follow only the updates you care about.

BridgeUp sends app notifications for selected bridges and keeps a recent change log so you can review what happened before you head out.

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.

BridgeUp 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.

Ashley RiverUS 17 into West Ashley
Wappoo CreekSC 171 toward James Island
Ben SawyerSC 703 to Sullivan's Island

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.

Live bridge statusSide-by-side comparisonFast route checks

Why It Helps

BridgeUp 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.

Quick Compare

See which crossing gives you the better option right now.

When more than one route could work, BridgeUp 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 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, BridgeUp 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.

Support Bridge Up

Help keep the app fast, accurate, and commuter-friendly.

Charleston Bridge Up is built and maintained by a solo developer. Donations help cover server costs, camera feeds, and app infrastructure so the core service stays reliable for daily drivers and island commuters.

Your support also goes toward cleaner live feeds, stronger bridge predictions, and faster push alerts so rerouting decisions happen before traffic stacks up.