US Bridges

I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004405

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
123,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 123,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,388 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-20
CrossesCrane Creek & S-43
Location4 MI N of Columbia
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.05361, -81.06
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,700 (2023)
Projected traffic153,388 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43 carry?

About 123,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over Crane Creek & S-43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.