US Bridges

S-20-20 over I-77

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 8MI NE Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000007356

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-20-20 over I-77 is a steel continuous frame carrying S-20-20 over I-77 in Fairfield 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-20-20
CrossesI-77
Location8MI NE Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates34.4723, -80.99644
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-20-20 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-20-20 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 April 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.