US Bridges

S-32-76 over I-20

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 9 MI SE Batesburg · Structure no. 000000000005802

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-76 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-76 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-76
CrossesI-20
Location9 MI SE Batesburg
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.80503, -81.46361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-32-76 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is S-32-76 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-32-76 over I-20 carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-76 over I-20?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-76 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.