I-526 WB over Ashley River&bull Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 5.9 MI NW Charleston · Structure no. 000000000007330
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,907 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 WB over Ashley River&bull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 WB over Ashley River&bull Creek 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 40,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,755 by 2043. The structure is 3,907 ft (1,191 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 WB over Ashley River&bull Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 WB over Ashley River&bull Creek 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 I-526 WB over Ashley River&bull Creek carry?
About 40,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-526 WB over Ashley River&bull Creek?
The structure is 3,907 ft (1,191 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 WB over Ashley River&bull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.