I-20 EB over S-980 & Abandond RR
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000005192
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 EB over S-980 & Abandond RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 EB over S-980 & Abandond RR in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,554 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 EB over S-980 & Abandond RR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 EB over S-980 & Abandond RR 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-20 EB over S-980 & Abandond RR carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-20 EB over S-980 & Abandond RR?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 EB over S-980 & Abandond RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.