US Bridges

Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp to Romney Street

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · Charleston City Limit · Structure no. 000000000009828

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,105 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp to Romney Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp to Romney Street 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,815 by 2043. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp on I-26 WB
CrossesRamp to Romney Street
LocationCharleston City Limit
RouteInterstate 26
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.80518, -79.94784
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,105 ft (336.7 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,815 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp to Romney Street built?

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

What condition is Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp to Romney Street 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 Ramp to Romney Street carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp to Romney Street?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.7 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-26 WB over Ramp to Romney Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.