US Bridges

I-95 SB over I-20 EB

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI W of Florence · Structure no. 000000000005050

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over I-20 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over I-20 EB in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 57,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,813 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesI-20 EB
Location4.5 MI W of Florence
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFlorence County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.19606, -79.84061
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,700 (2023)
Projected traffic39,813 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$993,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over I-20 EB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB over I-20 EB 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over I-20 EB carry?

About 57,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over I-20 EB?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over I-20 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.