I-520 over Southern RR
GoodAiken County, South Carolina · North Augusta · Structure no. 000000000009846
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-520 over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 over Southern RR in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,616 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-520 over Southern RR built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-520 over Southern RR 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-520 over Southern RR carry?
About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-520 over Southern RR?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns I-520 over Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.