US Bridges

I-20 WB over S.C. 191

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 8 MI NW of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000005448

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 WB over S.C. 191 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 WB over S.C. 191 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,009 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesI-20 WB
CrossesS.C. 191
Location8 MI NW of Aiken
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates33.63394, -81.78204
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic20,009 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-20 WB over S.C. 191 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 WB over S.C. 191 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 S.C. 191 carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-20 WB over S.C. 191?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 WB over S.C. 191?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.