US Bridges

S-28-102 over I-20

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 3MI S Elgin · Structure no. 000000000005108

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-28-102 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-28-102 over I-20 in Kershaw 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-28-102
CrossesI-20
Location3MI S Elgin
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates34.12764, -80.77785
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-28-102 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is S-28-102 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-28-102 over I-20 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-28-102 over I-20?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-28-102 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.