US Bridges

Sc 20 over P and N RR (no. 2)

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 4.9 MI N of Belton · Structure no. 000000000000827

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 20 over P and N RR (no. 2) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sc 20 over P and N RR (no. 2) in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 20
CrossesP and N RR (no. 2)
Location4.9 MI N of Belton
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.59804, -82.49862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic8,030 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 20 over P and N RR (no. 2) built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 20 over P and N RR (no. 2) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 20 over P and N RR (no. 2) carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 20 over P and N RR (no. 2)?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 20 over P and N RR (no. 2)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.