S-11-83 over Bowens River
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.6MI NW Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000008819
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-11-83 over Bowens River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-83 over Bowens River in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2024. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-11-83 over Bowens River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-11-83 over Bowens 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does S-11-83 over Bowens River carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-11-83 over Bowens River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns S-11-83 over Bowens River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.