US Bridges

I-520 EB over US 1

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · North Augusta · Structure no. 000000000009847

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 EB over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 EB over US 1 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,533 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-520 EB
CrossesUS 1
LocationNorth Augusta
RouteInterstate 520
Coordinates33.48588, -81.9337
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,533 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-520 EB over US 1 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-520 EB over US 1 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 EB over US 1 carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-520 EB over US 1?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-520 EB over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.