US Bridges

I-20 over RR Cn&l

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004366

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over RR Cn&l is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over RR Cn&l in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 88,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,492 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesRR Cn&l
Location5MI NW of Columbia
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.02778, -81.12611
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,300 (2023)
Projected traffic109,492 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over RR Cn&l built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-20 over RR Cn&l 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over RR Cn&l carry?

About 88,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over RR Cn&l?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over RR Cn&l?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.