John F. Limehouse Memorial Bridge

The John F. Limehouse Memorial Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Stono River with four traffic lanes and a clearance height that allows larger vessels to pass underneath. The structure spans roughly 2,800 feet and connects two separate land areas on either side of the waterway.

The current bridge was built in 2003, replacing an older swing bridge from 1929 that had restricted vessel traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway for many decades. The new design finally allowed ships to pass through without the delays that the previous structure had imposed.

The bridge links Johns Island with St. Andrews Parish, connecting residents and visitors across distinct coastal neighborhoods. It serves as a daily passage that binds together the surrounding communities in the Lowcountry.

The bridge offers a straightforward, well-lit driving route with clear visibility across the span. Expect moderate to heavy traffic during peak hours, especially in the morning and late afternoon when commuters use the crossing.

Materials from the demolished swing bridge were repurposed for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources artificial reef program rather than being discarded. This reuse creates new habitats for marine life and gives the old structure a second purpose.

Location: South Carolina

Inception: 2003

Official opening: 2003

GPS coordinates: 32.78580,-80.10780

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02