S-2-22 over South Edisto River #1
PoorClosed to trafficAiken County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI W Salley · Structure no. 000000000001907
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-2-22 over South Edisto River #1 is a concrete slab carrying S-2-22 over South Edisto River #1 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-2-22 over South Edisto River #1 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-2-22 over South Edisto River #1 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does S-2-22 over South Edisto River #1 carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-2-22 over South Edisto River #1?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-2-22 over South Edisto River #1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.