US Bridges

Ramp Off I-56 WB over RR CSXT

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000007976

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-56 WB over RR CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-56 WB over RR CSXT in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Off I-56 WB
CrossesRR CSXT
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteInterstate 526
Coordinates32.85687, -80.023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Off I-56 WB over RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Off I-56 WB over RR CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Off I-56 WB over RR CSXT carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Off I-56 WB over RR CSXT?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off I-56 WB over RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.