US Bridges

Ramp on I-26 WB over Access RD & US 52

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · Charleston City Limit · Structure no. 000000000009827

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,234 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-26 WB over Access RD & US 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-26 WB over Access RD & US 52 in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,966 by 2043. The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesRamp on I-26 WB
CrossesAccess RD & US 52
LocationCharleston City Limit
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates32.80379, -79.94629
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,234 ft (376.1 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2023)
Projected traffic19,966 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-26 WB over Access RD & US 52 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on I-26 WB over Access RD & US 52 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp on I-26 WB over Access RD & US 52 carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-26 WB over Access RD & US 52?

The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-26 WB over Access RD & US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.