I-20 WB over S.C. 19
PoorAiken County, South Carolina · 6 MI N of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000005193
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 WB over S.C. 19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 WB over S.C. 19 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 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,009 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB over S.C. 19 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 WB over S.C. 19 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-20 WB over S.C. 19 carry?
About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-20 WB over S.C. 19?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 WB over S.C. 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.