S-2-166 over Norfolk Southern
PoorClosed to trafficAiken County, South Carolina · Union ST Aiken · Structure no. 000000000008317
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-2-166 over Norfolk Southern is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-2-166 over Norfolk Southern in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 35 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-2-166 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is S-2-166 over Norfolk Southern in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does S-2-166 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-2-166 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns S-2-166 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.