US Bridges

US 378 over I-20

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5 MI NE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000004369

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 over I-20 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 5 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,810 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesUS 378
CrossesI-20
Location5 MI NE of Lexington
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates34.01111, -81.14861
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2023)
Projected traffic51,810 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 378 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 378 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 378 over I-20 carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over I-20?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.