US Bridges

US 123 over Saluda River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6 MI W of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002727

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
488 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 123 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 123 over Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,540 by 2043. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 123
CrossesSaluda River
Location6 MI W of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 123
Coordinates34.83205, -82.48717
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2023)
Projected traffic36,540 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 123 over Saluda River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 123 over Saluda River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 123 over Saluda River carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 123 over Saluda River?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 123 over Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.