US Bridges

Ramp on I-26 EB over I-26

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 3 MI N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000004056

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-26 EB over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-26 EB over I-26 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 54,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,506 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp on I-26 EB
CrossesI-26
Location3 MI N Charleston
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.94057, -80.05072
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,200 (2023)
Projected traffic77,506 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp on I-26 EB over I-26 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on I-26 EB over I-26 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp on I-26 EB over I-26 carry?

About 54,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-26 EB over I-26?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-26 EB over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.