Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp Off I-26 EB & US 78
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · In Charleston · Structure no. 000000000005477
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,069 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp Off I-26 EB & US 78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp Off I-26 EB & US 78 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 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 30,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,893 by 2043. The structure is 1,069 ft (325.9 m) long and 67 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp Off I-26 EB & US 78 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp Off I-26 EB & US 78 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 Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp Off I-26 EB & US 78 carry?
About 30,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp Off I-26 EB & US 78?
The structure is 1,069 ft (325.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp Off I-26 EB & US 78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.