I-20 WB over Wateree River
PoorKershaw County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000005784
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,500 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 WB over Wateree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 WB over Wateree River in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,360 by 2043. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 WB over Wateree River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 WB over Wateree River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 WB over Wateree River carry?
About 22,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-20 WB over Wateree River?
The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 WB over Wateree River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.