S-23-40 over Saluda Overflow
PoorClosed to trafficGreenville County, South Carolina · 8.0MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000002541
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-40 over Saluda Overflow is a concrete slab carrying S-23-40 over Saluda Overflow in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S-23-40 over Saluda Overflow built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-23-40 over Saluda Overflow 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-23-40 over Saluda Overflow carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is S-23-40 over Saluda Overflow?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-40 over Saluda Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.