S-23-318 over Dam at Lake Lanier
PoorPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · 17.5 MI N Greer · Structure no. 000000000000183
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-318 over Dam at Lake Lanier is a concrete tee beam carrying S-23-318 over Dam at Lake Lanier in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 100 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 3 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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-23-318 over Dam at Lake Lanier built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is S-23-318 over Dam at Lake Lanier 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-23-318 over Dam at Lake Lanier carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-23-318 over Dam at Lake Lanier?
The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-318 over Dam at Lake Lanier?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.