US Bridges

I-20 WB over US 15

Good

Lee County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000005978

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 WB over US 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 WB over US 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 50 ft wide.

CarriesI-20 WB
CrossesUS 15
Location2 MI SW of Bishopville
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.19462, -80.28016
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,350 (2023)
Projected traffic24,560 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 WB over US 15 built?

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

What condition is I-20 WB over US 15 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 WB over US 15 carry?

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

How long is I-20 WB over US 15?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 WB over US 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.