I-20 WB over Shaws Creek
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 6 MI N of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000005194
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 WB over Shaws Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20 WB over Shaws Creek 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 19,153 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 WB over Shaws Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 WB over Shaws Creek 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 WB over Shaws Creek carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-20 WB over Shaws Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 WB over Shaws Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.