US Bridges

Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · In N. Charleston · Structure no. 000000000008523

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
510 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,320 by 2043. The structure is 510 ft (155.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp on I-526 EB
CrossesVegetative Right of Way
LocationIn N. Charleston
RouteInterstate 526
Coordinates32.8936, -79.9881
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length510 ft (155.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,320 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 EB over Vegetative Right of Way built?

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

What condition is Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way 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 on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-526 EB over Vegetative Right of Way?

The structure is 510 ft (155.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.