US Bridges

S-2-225 over Unnamed Drainage Ditch

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · In Aiken · Structure no. 000000000004440

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-225 over Unnamed Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-2-225 over Unnamed Drainage Ditch in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-2-225
CrossesUnnamed Drainage Ditch
LocationIn Aiken
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates33.5566, -81.75358
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic655 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-225 over Unnamed Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-225 over Unnamed Drainage Ditch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-225 over Unnamed Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-2-225 over Unnamed Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns S-2-225 over Unnamed Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.