US Bridges

C-2-1779 over I-520

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · North Augusta · Structure no. 000000000009892

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-2-1779 over I-520 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-2-1779 over I-520 in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-2-1779
CrossesI-520
LocationNorth Augusta
RouteCounty Highway 1779
Coordinates33.51783, -81.92877
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-2-1779 over I-520 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-2-1779 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 C-2-1779 over I-520 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-2-1779 over I-520?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns C-2-1779 over I-520?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.