I-20 EB over South Edisto River
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 10 MI NE of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000005648
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 450 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 EB over South Edisto River is a concrete tee beam carrying I-20 EB over South Edisto River in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,120 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-20 EB over South Edisto River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 EB over South Edisto River 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 EB over South Edisto River carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-20 EB over South Edisto River?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 EB over South Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.