US Bridges

Ramp on I-20 WB over Stream

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004651

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-20 WB over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp on I-20 WB over Stream 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,261 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp on I-20 WB
CrossesStream
Location5 MI NE of Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 21
Coordinates34.07432, -81.00177
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,261 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ramp on I-20 WB over Stream built?

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

What condition is Ramp on I-20 WB over Stream 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 Ramp on I-20 WB over Stream carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-20 WB over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-20 WB over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.