US Bridges

Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008234

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
635 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2043. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp on I-526 EB
CrossesVegetative Right of Way
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteInterstate 526
Coordinates32.89967, -80.0189
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,160 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.