S-5-20 over South Edisto River Swamp
FairBamberg County, South Carolina · 4MI NE Bamberg · Structure no. 000000000007322
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-5-20 over South Edisto River Swamp is a concrete slab carrying S-5-20 over South Edisto River Swamp in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-5-20 over South Edisto River Swamp built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-5-20 over South Edisto River Swamp 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S-5-20 over South Edisto River Swamp carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-5-20 over South Edisto River Swamp?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-5-20 over South Edisto River Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.