US Bridges

I-526 EB over Sc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI NW Charleston · Structure no. 000000000007541

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-526 EB over Sc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 EB over Sc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-526 EB
CrossesSc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd
Location5.8 MI NW Charleston
RouteInterstate 526
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.80959, -80.03649
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,750 (2023)
Projected traffic62,755 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-526 EB over Sc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-526 EB over Sc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd 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 I-526 EB over Sc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd carry?

About 40,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-526 EB over Sc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-526 EB over Sc 461/PAULCANTRELL Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.