US Bridges

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

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000010747

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-20 WB over Ramp Off I-20 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-20 WB over Ramp Off I-20 WB in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,456 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRamp on I-20 WB
CrossesRamp Off I-20 WB
Location5 MI NW of Columbia
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates34.03944, -81.09417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,456 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$89,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.