US Bridges

I-20 WB over Abandond RR (no Tracks)

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Augusta · Structure no. 000000000004691

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 WB over Abandond RR (no Tracks) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 WB over Abandond RR (no Tracks) in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,873 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-20 WB
CrossesAbandond RR (no Tracks)
Location2 MI N of Augusta
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates33.54607, -81.96829
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2023)
Projected traffic30,873 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 WB over Abandond RR (no Tracks) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 WB over Abandond RR (no Tracks) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-20 WB over Abandond RR (no Tracks) carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-20 WB over Abandond RR (no Tracks)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 WB over Abandond RR (no Tracks)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.