US Bridges

I-26 Ramp over EB to S-32 (spruill Ave

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010504

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,162 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 Ramp over EB to S-32 (spruill Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ramp over EB to S-32 (spruill Ave in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,825 by 2043. The structure is 1,162 ft (354.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26 Ramp
CrossesEB to S-32 (spruill Ave
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteInterstate 26
CountyCharleston County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.83689, -79.9621
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,162 ft (354.1 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,825 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 I-26 Ramp over EB to S-32 (spruill Ave built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 Ramp over EB to S-32 (spruill Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-26 Ramp over EB to S-32 (spruill Ave carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-26 Ramp over EB to S-32 (spruill Ave?

The structure is 1,162 ft (354.1 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 Ramp over EB to S-32 (spruill Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.