I-526 EB over US 17
GoodCharleston County, South Carolina · In Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000008421
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 EB over US 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 EB over US 17 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,337 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 55 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 EB over US 17 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 EB over US 17 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 I-526 EB over US 17 carry?
About 15,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-526 EB over US 17?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 EB over US 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.