I-526 EB over Marsh
GoodBerkeley County, South Carolina · Near Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008227
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 EB over Marsh is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-526 EB over Marsh in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 33,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,496 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 EB over Marsh built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 EB over Marsh 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-526 EB over Marsh carry?
About 33,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-526 EB over Marsh?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 EB over Marsh?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.