I-526 EB over Tidal Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · Near Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008138
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 EB over Tidal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-526 EB over Tidal Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 35,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,286 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 EB over Tidal Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 EB over Tidal 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-526 EB over Tidal Creek carry?
About 35,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-526 EB over Tidal Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 EB over Tidal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.