US Bridges

Ramp on I-526 WB over Vegetative Right of Way

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · In N. Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008328

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-526 WB over Vegetative Right of Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-526 WB over Vegetative Right of Way 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2043. The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp on I-526 WB
CrossesVegetative Right of Way
LocationIn N. Charleston
RouteInterstate 526
Coordinates32.88485, -80.01849
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.9 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 WB over Vegetative Right of Way built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on I-526 WB 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 August 2024.

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

The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.