S-2-253 over I-20
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NE N Augusta · Structure no. 000000000005200
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-2-253 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-2-253 over I-20 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-2-253 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-2-253 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-2-253 over I-20 carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-2-253 over I-20?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-2-253 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.