US Bridges

S-16-131 over I-20

Fair

Darlington County, South Carolina · 3MI W Lamar · Structure no. 000000000006466

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-16-131 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-16-131 over I-20 in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-16-131
CrossesI-20
Location3MI W Lamar
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates34.20051, -80.07024
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic512 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-16-131 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-16-131 over I-20 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 S-16-131 over I-20 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-16-131 over I-20?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-16-131 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.