US Bridges

Ramp on I-26 over Vegetative Right of Way

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In Charlestion · Structure no. 000000000005233

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-26 over Vegetative Right of Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-26 over Vegetative Right of Way in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,893 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp on I-26
CrossesVegetative Right of Way
LocationIn Charlestion
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates32.8083, -79.94955
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,893 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp on I-26 over Vegetative Right of Way built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on I-26 over Vegetative Right of Way 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-26 over Vegetative Right of Way carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-26 over Vegetative Right of Way?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-26 over Vegetative Right of Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.