I-526 WB over Beresford Creek
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · Near Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008135
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,300 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 WB over Beresford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 WB over Beresford Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 33,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,496 by 2043. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 WB over Beresford Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 WB over Beresford Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does I-526 WB over Beresford Creek carry?
About 33,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-526 WB over Beresford Creek?
The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 WB over Beresford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.