US Bridges

US 1 over I-20

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI E of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000010558

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over I-20 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over I-20 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,315 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesUS 1
CrossesI-20
Location2.5 MI E of Lexington
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates33.97833, -81.195
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2023)
Projected traffic46,315 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 1 over I-20 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over I-20 carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over I-20?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.