US Bridges

S-2-1725 over Trib to S Edisto River

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 10 MI NE of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000008961

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-2-1725 over Trib to S Edisto River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-2-1725 over Trib to S Edisto River in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-2-1725
CrossesTrib to S Edisto River
Location10 MI NE of Aiken
RouteState Highway 1725
Coordinates33.74956, -81.66555
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic365 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-2-1725 over Trib to S Edisto River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-2-1725 over Trib to S 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-2-1725 over Trib to S Edisto River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-2-1725 over Trib to S Edisto River?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-2-1725 over Trib to S Edisto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.