US Bridges

I-77 SB over I-20 & Ramp Off I-20

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007932

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 SB over I-20 & Ramp Off I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over I-20 & Ramp Off I-20 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 40 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 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,528 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesI-20 & Ramp Off I-20
Location8 MI NE of Columbia
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates34.06766, -80.92251
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2023)
Projected traffic58,528 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 I-77 SB over I-20 & Ramp Off I-20 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-77 SB over I-20 & Ramp Off 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over I-20 & Ramp Off I-20 carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over I-20 & Ramp Off I-20?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over I-20 & Ramp Off I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.