US Bridges

I-526 EB over US 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008519

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
10,615 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
41,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-526 EB over US 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 EB over US 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 41,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,371 by 2043. The structure is 10,615 ft (3,235.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-526 EB
CrossesUS 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteInterstate 526
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.8885, -80.01097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+228 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length10,615 ft (3,235.5 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,150 (2023)
Projected traffic63,371 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$20.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-526 EB over US 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-526 EB over US 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-526 EB over US 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns carry?

About 41,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-526 EB over US 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns?

The structure is 10,615 ft (3,235.5 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-526 EB over US 52&S-60&RR Csxt&ns?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.