US Bridges

US 52 Ramp over Con to I-26 WB

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · In Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010505

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,004 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 Ramp over Con to I-26 WB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 Ramp over Con to I-26 WB 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,172 by 2043. The structure is 1,004 ft (306 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 52 Ramp
CrossesCon to I-26 WB
LocationIn Charleston
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates32.83731, -79.96111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,004 ft (306 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,172 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 US 52 Ramp over Con to I-26 WB built?

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

What condition is US 52 Ramp over Con to I-26 WB 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 US 52 Ramp over Con to I-26 WB carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 Ramp over Con to I-26 WB?

The structure is 1,004 ft (306 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 Ramp over Con to I-26 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.