I-20 EB over Sparrow Swamp
FairDarlington County, South Carolina · 2.0MI N of Lamar · Structure no. 000000000006074
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 EB over Sparrow Swamp is a concrete slab carrying I-20 EB over Sparrow Swamp in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,880 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I-20 EB over Sparrow Swamp built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 EB over Sparrow 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 EB over Sparrow Swamp carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-20 EB over Sparrow Swamp?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 EB over Sparrow Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.