US Bridges

S-13-20 over CSX Railroad

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI SE Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000009411

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-20 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-20 over CSX Railroad in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesS-13-20
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location9.5 MI SE Chesterfield
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates34.6399, -79.97468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-20 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-20 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-20 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-13-20 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-20 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.