I-526 WB over Sc 61
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 5.9 MI NW Charleston · Structure no. 000000000007656
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 WB over Sc 61 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 WB over Sc 61 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 196 ft (59.7 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 WB over Sc 61 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 WB over Sc 61 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 61 carry?
About 40,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-526 WB over Sc 61?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 WB over Sc 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.