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Richland County, SC · Structure #000000000004638

I-20

I-20 in 5 MI N Of Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 124K vehicles daily on I-20 over Broad River.

I-20 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 61/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1965 and is now 61 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-20 carries an average daily traffic count of 123,700 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Broad River. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
124K
Daily Traffic
1965
Year Built
422.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-20
Crosses Over
Broad River
State
South Carolina
County
Richland County
Location
5 MI N Of Columbia
Year Built
1965
Reconstructed
1991
Age
61 years
Daily Traffic
123,700
Lanes
6
Length
422.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000004638

About This Bridge

I-20 is a 61-year-old bridge located 5 MI N Of Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina. The bridge carries I-20 over Broad River with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 124K vehicles per day. Built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, the structure spans 422.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

5 MI N Of Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina

34.047778, -81.073611

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-20 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-20 was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-20 carries approximately 124K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 422.8 meters long and located on I-20 in 5 MI N Of Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.

No, I-20 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-20 is located 5 MI N Of Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina. The bridge carries I-20 over Broad River. Its coordinates are 34.047778, -81.073611. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-20 carries I-20 over Broad River. The bridge is 422.8 meters long and was built in 1965, with reconstruction in 1991.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.