Ramp on I-526 WB over Cooper River Trib
FairBerkeley County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI Nne Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008518
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 725 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp on I-526 WB over Cooper River Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-526 WB 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,129 by 2043. The structure is 725 ft (220.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp on I-526 WB over Cooper River Trib built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp on I-526 WB over Cooper River Trib 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp on I-526 WB over Cooper River Trib carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ramp on I-526 WB over Cooper River Trib?
The structure is 725 ft (220.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp on I-526 WB over Cooper River Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.