Sc 39 over I-20
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 8 MI SE of Monetta · Structure no. 000000000005654
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 39 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 39 over I-20 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 39 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 39 over I-20 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 39 over I-20 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Sc 39 over I-20?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 39 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.