I-526 EB over S-56/MATHIS Ferry RD
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · Near Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000008419
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 EB over S-56/MATHIS Ferry RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 EB over S-56/MATHIS Ferry RD in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 44 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 30,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,586 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 EB over S-56/MATHIS Ferry RD built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I-526 EB over S-56/MATHIS Ferry RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-526 EB over S-56/MATHIS Ferry RD carry?
About 30,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-526 EB over S-56/MATHIS Ferry RD?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 EB over S-56/MATHIS Ferry RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.