US Bridges

I-20 over U.S. 1 & RR CSXT

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000004643

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
389 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
87,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over U.S. 1 & RR CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over U.S. 1 & RR CSXT in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 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 87,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,262 by 2043. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 123 ft wide.

CarriesI-20
CrossesU.S. 1 & RR CSXT
LocationDentsville
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.0738, -80.94724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,800 (2023)
Projected traffic113,262 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over U.S. 1 & RR CSXT built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-20 over U.S. 1 & RR CSXT 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 U.S. 1 & RR CSXT carry?

About 87,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over U.S. 1 & RR CSXT?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over U.S. 1 & RR CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.