US Bridges

Sc 215 over I-20

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004882

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 215 over I-20 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,096 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesSc 215
CrossesI-20
Location4 MI N of Columbia
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates34.06333, -81.04611
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2023)
Projected traffic20,096 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 215 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 215 over I-20 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 Sc 215 over I-20 carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over I-20?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.