I-526 WB over Sc 461/ Paulcantrell Bvd
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI NW Charleston · Structure no. 000000000007543
- 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
- 19,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 WB over Sc 461/ Paulcantrell Bvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 WB over Sc 461/ Paulcantrell Bvd 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 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,799 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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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 WB over Sc 461/ Paulcantrell Bvd built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 WB over Sc 461/ Paulcantrell Bvd 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 WB over Sc 461/ Paulcantrell Bvd carry?
About 19,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-526 WB over Sc 461/ Paulcantrell Bvd?
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 WB over Sc 461/ Paulcantrell Bvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.