Sc 8 over Saluda River
GoodAnderson County, South Carolina · Pelzer · Structure no. 000000000009119
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 545 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 8 over Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 8 over Saluda River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2043. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 8 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 8 over Saluda River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 8 over Saluda River carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sc 8 over Saluda River?
The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 8 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.