S-23-42 over N Saluda River Spillway
PoorPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · 11.7MI N Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000002358
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-42 over N Saluda River Spillway is a concrete slab carrying S-23-42 over N Saluda River Spillway in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-23-42 over N Saluda River Spillway built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-23-42 over N Saluda River Spillway 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 S-23-42 over N Saluda River Spillway carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-23-42 over N Saluda River Spillway?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-42 over N Saluda River Spillway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.