US Bridges

Ramp Off I-20 WB over I-20

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000006565

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

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-20 WB over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-20 WB over I-20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,982 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesRamp Off I-20 WB
CrossesI-20
Location6 MI NE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 277
Coordinates34.0731, -80.97276
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Ramp Off I-20 WB over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Off I-20 WB over I-20 carry?

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

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

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.