I-526 EB over US 17 & Sc 7
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · In Charleston · Structure no. 000000000009402
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 753 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 EB over US 17 & Sc 7 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 EB over US 17 & Sc 7 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,819 by 2043. The structure is 753 ft (229.6 m) long and 54 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 & Sc 7 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 EB over US 17 & Sc 7 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-526 EB over US 17 & Sc 7 carry?
About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-526 EB over US 17 & Sc 7?
The structure is 753 ft (229.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (47 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 EB over US 17 & Sc 7?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.