US Bridges

I-20 EB over S-40-63

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004646

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 EB over S-40-63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 EB over S-40-63 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,951 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesI-20 EB
CrossesS-40-63
Location8 MI NE of Columbia
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.07014, -80.91379
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,951 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over S-40-63 built?

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

What condition is I-20 EB over S-40-63 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 EB over S-40-63 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-20 EB over S-40-63?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 EB over S-40-63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.