Sc 20 over Saluda River
PoorGreenville County, South Carolina · 15.4 MI W. Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000000414
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 330 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 20 over Saluda River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 20 over Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sc 20 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Sc 20 over Saluda River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 20 over Saluda River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 20 over Saluda River?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 20 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.