US Bridges

Ramp on I-26 WB over Mall RD Access

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In N Charleston · Structure no. 000000000007328

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-26 WB over Mall RD Access is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-26 WB over Mall RD Access in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp on I-26 WB
CrossesMall RD Access
LocationIn N Charleston
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates32.87356, -80.01213
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 WB over Mall RD Access built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on I-26 WB over Mall RD Access 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 WB over Mall RD Access carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-26 WB over Mall RD Access?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-26 WB over Mall RD Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.