US Bridges

S-2-357 over North Edisto River 1/2 L

Poor

Aiken County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI N Wagner · Structure no. 000000000001991

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
168 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-357 over North Edisto River 1/2 L is a concrete slab carrying S-2-357 over North Edisto River 1/2 L in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 4 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesS-2-357
CrossesNorth Edisto River 1/2 L
Location5.0 MI N Wagner
RouteState Highway 357
Coordinates33.72716, -81.38984
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 10
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$879,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-357 over North Edisto River 1/2 L built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is S-2-357 over North Edisto River 1/2 L 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-2-357 over North Edisto River 1/2 L carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-2-357 over North Edisto River 1/2 L?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-357 over North Edisto River 1/2 L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.