S-2-779 over I-20
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI NW Aiken · Structure no. 000000000005450
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 246 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-2-779 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-2-779 over I-20 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,729 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-2-779 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-2-779 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-2-779 over I-20 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-2-779 over I-20?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-2-779 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.