I-526 EB over I-26 & S-1600 & RR
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · In N. Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008323
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,665 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 EB over I-26 & S-1600 & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 EB over I-26 & S-1600 & RR in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 41,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,987 by 2043. The structure is 2,665 ft (812.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 EB over I-26 & S-1600 & RR built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 EB over I-26 & S-1600 & RR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-526 EB over I-26 & S-1600 & RR carry?
About 41,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-526 EB over I-26 & S-1600 & RR?
The structure is 2,665 ft (812.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 EB over I-26 & S-1600 & RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.