US Bridges

Ramp Off I-20 WB over Ramp on I-20 WB

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007728

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-20 WB over Ramp on I-20 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-20 WB over Ramp on I-20 WB in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,639 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Off I-20 WB
CrossesRamp on I-20 WB
Location8 MI NE Columbia
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.06954, -80.91659
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic42,639 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp Off I-20 WB over Ramp on I-20 WB built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Off I-20 WB over Ramp on I-20 WB 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 January 2024.

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

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.