I-20 WB over Lynches River
FairLee County, South Carolina · 4 MI SE of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000006147
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 WB over Lynches River is a concrete slab carrying I-20 WB over Lynches River in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 14,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,120 by 2024. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lynches River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 WB over Lynches River 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 Lynches River carry?
About 14,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-20 WB over Lynches River?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 WB over Lynches River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.