US Bridges

Sc 230 over I-20

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of N Augusta · Structure no. 000000000008603

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 230 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 230 over I-20 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,334 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 230
CrossesI-20
Location2 MI W of N Augusta
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates33.54008, -81.99181
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2023)
Projected traffic18,334 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 230 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sc 230 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 230 over I-20 carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 230 over I-20?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 230 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.