US Bridges

S-2-144 over I-20

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI N Aiken · Structure no. 000000000005199

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-144 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-2-144 over I-20 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 6 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,241 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-2-144
CrossesI-20
Location5.0 MI N Aiken
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates33.60637, -81.84354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,241 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-144 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is S-2-144 over I-20 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-2-144 over I-20 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-2-144 over I-20?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-144 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.