US Bridges

Ramp Off I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Wa

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In N. Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008522

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,350 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Wa is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramp Off I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Wa 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,228 by 2043. The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Off I-526 EB
CrossesVegetative Right of Wa
LocationIn N. Charleston
RouteInterstate 526
Coordinates32.8935, -79.9895
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans45
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,350 ft (411.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2023)
Projected traffic30,228 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Off I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Wa built?

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

What condition is Ramp Off I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Wa 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 Ramp Off I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Wa carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Off I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Wa?

The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Wa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.