US Bridges

Sc 277 Ramp over Ramp Off I-20 WB

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Cola · Structure no. 000000000006564

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 277 Ramp over Ramp Off I-20 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 277 Ramp over Ramp Off I-20 WB in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,982 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesSc 277 Ramp
CrossesRamp Off I-20 WB
Location6 MI NE of Cola
RouteState Highway 277
Coordinates34.07555, -80.96847
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,982 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 277 Ramp over Ramp Off I-20 WB built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 277 Ramp over Ramp Off I-20 WB 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 Sc 277 Ramp over Ramp Off I-20 WB carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 277 Ramp over Ramp Off I-20 WB?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 277 Ramp over Ramp Off I-20 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.