US Bridges

S-33 over I-520

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · North Augusta · Structure no. 000000000009867

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33 over I-520 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-33 over I-520 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,589 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-33
CrossesI-520
LocationNorth Augusta
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates33.55761, -81.92898
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,589 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-33 over I-520 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-33 over I-520 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-33 over I-520 carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-33 over I-520?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S-33 over I-520?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.