I-526 WB over Wando Riv & Local Roads
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008238
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 7,900 ft
- 49 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 WB over Wando Riv & Local Roads is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I-526 WB over Wando Riv & Local Roads 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 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 7,900 ft (2,407.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 WB over Wando Riv & Local Roads built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 WB over Wando Riv & Local Roads 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-526 WB over Wando Riv & Local Roads carry?
About 35,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-526 WB over Wando Riv & Local Roads?
The structure is 7,900 ft (2,407.9 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 WB over Wando Riv & Local Roads?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.