US Bridges

I-20 RAMPTOI-520S over I-520 N Ramp to I-20W

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · North Augusta · Structure no. 000000000009923

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 RAMPTOI-520S over I-520 N Ramp to I-20W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 RAMPTOI-520S over I-520 N Ramp to I-20W in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,544 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-20 RAMPTOI-520S
CrossesI-520 N Ramp to I-20W
LocationNorth Augusta
RouteInterstate 520
Coordinates33.56608, -81.92686
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.
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,544 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-20 RAMPTOI-520S over I-520 N Ramp to I-20W built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-20 RAMPTOI-520S over I-520 N Ramp to I-20W 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-20 RAMPTOI-520S over I-520 N Ramp to I-20W carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-20 RAMPTOI-520S over I-520 N Ramp to I-20W?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 RAMPTOI-520S over I-520 N Ramp to I-20W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.