I-520 over Savannah River
GoodAiken County, South Carolina · Sc/Georgia Line · Structure no. 000000000009854
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,891 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-520 over Savannah River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 over Savannah River 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 29,568 by 2043. The structure is 1,891 ft (576.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-520 over Savannah River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-520 over Savannah 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-520 over Savannah River carry?
About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-520 over Savannah River?
The structure is 1,891 ft (576.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns I-520 over Savannah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.