Sc 81 over Saluda River & S-4-143
PoorPosted for loadAnderson County, South Carolina · 12 MI N of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000005456
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 340 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 81 over Saluda River & S-4-143 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 81 over Saluda River & S-4-143 in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,145 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 81 over Saluda River & S-4-143 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 81 over Saluda River & S-4-143 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 81 over Saluda River & S-4-143 carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sc 81 over Saluda River & S-4-143?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 81 over Saluda River & S-4-143?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.