US Bridges

Sc 20 over S.C. 252

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI SW of Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000003576

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 20 over S.C. 252 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 20 over S.C. 252 in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 20
CrossesS.C. 252
Location5.0 MI SW of Honea Path
RouteState Highway 20
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.43437, -82.48276
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 20 over S.C. 252 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 20 over S.C. 252 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 20 over S.C. 252 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 20 over S.C. 252?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 20 over S.C. 252?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.