US Bridges

I-20 WB over Scape Ore Swamp

Fair

Lee County, South Carolina · 4MI SW of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000005977

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 WB over Scape Ore Swamp is a concrete slab carrying I-20 WB 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).

CarriesI-20 WB
CrossesScape Ore Swamp
Location4MI SW of Bishopville
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.19537, -80.32552
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,350 (2023)
Projected traffic24,560 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 WB over Scape Ore Swamp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 WB 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 WB over Scape Ore Swamp carry?

About 15,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-20 WB 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 WB over Scape Ore Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.