S-2-53 over South Edisto River
GoodAiken County, South Carolina · 12.0 MI SE Aiken · Structure no. 000000000009487
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-2-53 over South Edisto River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-2-53 over South Edisto River in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-2-53 over South Edisto River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-2-53 over South Edisto River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does S-2-53 over South Edisto River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S-2-53 over South Edisto River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-2-53 over South Edisto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.