US Bridges

S-31-22 over I-20

Fair

Lee County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000005979

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-31-22 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-31-22 over I-20 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesS-31-22
CrossesI-20
Location5 MI SE Bishopville
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates34.18989, -80.1658
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-31-22 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is S-31-22 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-31-22 over I-20 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-31-22 over I-20?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-31-22 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.