US Bridges

Ramp Off I-26 WB over US 78 & RR CSXT

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000010506

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
803 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-26 WB over US 78 & RR CSXT is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-26 WB over US 78 & RR CSXT 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,379 by 2043. The structure is 803 ft (244.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Off I-26 WB
CrossesUS 78 & RR CSXT
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates32.83364, -79.95657
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length803 ft (244.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,379 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Ramp Off I-26 WB over US 78 & RR CSXT built?

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

What condition is Ramp Off I-26 WB over US 78 & RR CSXT 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 Ramp Off I-26 WB over US 78 & RR CSXT carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Off I-26 WB over US 78 & RR CSXT?

The structure is 803 ft (244.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off I-26 WB over US 78 & RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.