US Bridges

S-32-204 over I-20

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 5 MI SW Lexington · Structure no. 000000000005804

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-204 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-204 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,415 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesS-32-204
CrossesI-20
Location5 MI SW Lexington
RouteState Highway 204
Coordinates33.92687, -81.29005
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2023)
Projected traffic17,415 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-32-204 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is S-32-204 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-32-204 over I-20 carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-32-204 over I-20?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-204 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.