US Bridges

S-21-1355 over I-20

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 1MI W I-95 & I-20 Int · Structure no. 000000000006493

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-1355 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-21-1355 over I-20 in Florence 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-21-1355
CrossesI-20
Location1MI W I-95 & I-20 Int
RouteState Highway 1355
Coordinates34.20431, -79.87923
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-21-1355 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is S-21-1355 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S-21-1355 over I-20 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-21-1355 over I-20?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-1355 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.