US Bridges

S-2-152 over South Edisto River

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 11.0 MI E Aiken · Structure no. 000000000002450

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-152 over South Edisto River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-2-152 over South Edisto River in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-2-152
CrossesSouth Edisto River
Location11.0 MI E Aiken
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates33.59753, -81.53844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic576 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-152 over South Edisto River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-152 over South Edisto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-152 over South Edisto River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-152 over South Edisto River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-152 over South Edisto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.