L-1526 WB over S-242
GoodBeaufort County, South Carolina · 4 SE of Bluffton · Structure no. 000000000010064
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,574 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-1526 WB over S-242 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-1526 WB over S-242 in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,696 by 2043. The structure is 1,574 ft (479.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-1526 WB over S-242 built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-1526 WB over S-242 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does L-1526 WB over S-242 carry?
About 9,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is L-1526 WB over S-242?
The structure is 1,574 ft (479.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns L-1526 WB over S-242?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.