US Bridges

S-23-42 over Trib to N Saluda River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 11.9MI N Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000003306

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-42 over Trib to N Saluda River is a concrete slab carrying S-23-42 over Trib to N Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-42
CrossesTrib to N Saluda River
Location11.9MI N Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.13316, -82.4012
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-42 over Trib to N Saluda River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-42 over Trib to N Saluda River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-42 over Trib to N Saluda River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-23-42 over Trib to N Saluda River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-42 over Trib to N Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.