US Bridges

S-20-21 over I-77

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 6MI SE Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000007254

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-21 over I-77 is a steel continuous frame carrying S-20-21 over I-77 in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesS-20-21
CrossesI-77
Location6MI SE Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates34.36248, -80.99686
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-20-21 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-21 over I-77 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-20-21 over I-77 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-20-21 over I-77?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-20-21 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.