Sc 183 over Saluda River
PoorGreenville County, South Carolina · 6 MI NW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002037
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 183 over Saluda River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 183 over Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 71 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,574 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 183 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Sc 183 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 183 over Saluda River carry?
About 16,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 183 over Saluda River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 183 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.