US Bridges

Ramp Off I-526 EB over Cooper River Trib

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI Nne Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008517

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
625 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-526 EB over Cooper River Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-526 EB over Cooper River Trib in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2043. The structure is 625 ft (190.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Off I-526 EB
CrossesCooper River Trib
Location5.5 MI Nne Charleston
RouteInterstate 526
Coordinates32.88073, -79.93411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length625 ft (190.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Off I-526 EB over Cooper River Trib built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Off I-526 EB over Cooper River Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Off I-526 EB over Cooper River Trib carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Off I-526 EB over Cooper River Trib?

The structure is 625 ft (190.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off I-526 EB over Cooper River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.