S-32-278 over I-20
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 7 MI SW Lexington · Structure no. 000000000005805
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 346 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-32-278 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-278 over I-20 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,178 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-32-278 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is S-32-278 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-32-278 over I-20 carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-32-278 over I-20?
The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-32-278 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.