US Bridges

I-520 WB over I-20

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · North Augusta · Structure no. 000000000009922

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 WB over I-20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-520 WB over I-20 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,980 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-520 WB
CrossesI-20
LocationNorth Augusta
RouteInterstate 520
Coordinates33.56781, -81.92599
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic13,980 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 WB over I-20 built?

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

What condition is I-520 WB over I-20 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 WB over I-20 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-520 WB over I-20?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-520 WB over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.