I-20 EB over S-49
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 12 MI NE of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000005649
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-20 EB over S-49 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 EB over S-49 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 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,120 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 S-49 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-20 EB over S-49 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 S-49 carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-20 EB over S-49?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-20 EB over S-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.