S-1-88 over Saluda River
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · 6.4MI NE Donalds · Structure no. 000000000006832
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1-88 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1-88 over Saluda River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1-88 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1-88 over Saluda River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does S-1-88 over Saluda River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-1-88 over Saluda River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-1-88 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.