I-562 WB over I-26
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · In N. Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008327
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- 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-562 WB over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-562 WB over I-26 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 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 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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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 | 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-562 WB over I-26 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-562 WB over I-26 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-562 WB over I-26 carry?
About 41,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-562 WB over I-26?
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-562 WB over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.