I-26 EB over S-2472/OCEANIC ST
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · In Charleston · Structure no. 000000000004945
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,731 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 EB over S-2472/OCEANIC ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 EB over S-2472/OCEANIC ST in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 43,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,826 by 2043. The structure is 1,731 ft (527.6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 EB over S-2472/OCEANIC ST built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 EB over S-2472/OCEANIC ST 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 EB over S-2472/OCEANIC ST carry?
About 43,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-26 EB over S-2472/OCEANIC ST?
The structure is 1,731 ft (527.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 EB over S-2472/OCEANIC ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.