I-20 EB over Scape Ore Swamp
FairLee County, South Carolina · 4MI SW of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000005975
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 EB over Scape Ore Swamp is a concrete slab carrying I-20 EB over Scape Ore Swamp in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,560 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 EB over Scape Ore Swamp built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 EB over Scape Ore Swamp 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 EB over Scape Ore Swamp carry?
About 15,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-20 EB over Scape Ore Swamp?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 EB over Scape Ore Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.