S-2-21 over South Edisto River
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 12.0 MI E Aiken · Structure no. 000000000008405
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-2-21 over South Edisto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-2-21 over South Edisto River in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S-2-21 over South Edisto River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-2-21 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 2025.
How much traffic does S-2-21 over South Edisto River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-2-21 over South Edisto River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-2-21 over South Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.