I-26 over S-222/BAKER Hospital
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · In N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000004269
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 330 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over S-222/BAKER Hospital is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 over S-222/BAKER Hospital in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 90,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,600 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over S-222/BAKER Hospital built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over S-222/BAKER Hospital 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 over S-222/BAKER Hospital carry?
About 90,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over S-222/BAKER Hospital?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over S-222/BAKER Hospital?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.