US Bridges

Sc 277 NB over I-20

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Cola · Structure no. 000000000006569

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
386 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 277 NB over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 277 NB 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 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,915 by 2043. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesSc 277 NB
CrossesI-20
Location6 MI NE of Cola
RouteState Highway 277
Coordinates34.07338, -80.97009
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2023)
Projected traffic67,915 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 277 NB over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Sc 277 NB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 277 NB over I-20 carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 277 NB over I-20?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 277 NB over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.