I-526 WB
Carrying I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD
NEAR MT PLEASANT, Charleston, South Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-526 WB
The I-526 WB bridge in Charleston, South Carolina carries I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 112 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of South Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-526 WB compares
Live comparison across South Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 112 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000007430
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-526 WB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-526 WB against other structures in Charleston and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-526 WB?
I-526 WB in Charleston, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-526 WB inspected?
I-526 WB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 112 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-526 WB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-526 WB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I-526 WB.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-526 WB?
Ownership is not specified for I-526 WB in the NBI.
How old is I-526 WB and does age affect safety?
I-526 WB was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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