US Bridges

S-32-34 over I-20

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 8 MI SE Leesville · Structure no. 000000000005800

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-34 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-34 over I-20 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,110 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS-32-34
CrossesI-20
Location8 MI SE Leesville
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates33.87101, -81.38503
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,110 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-34 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-34 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-34 over I-20 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-32-34 over I-20?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-34 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.