US Bridges

L-23-76 over U.S. 29

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · City Greenv-Cleveland ST · Structure no. 000000000003307

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-23-76 over U.S. 29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-23-76 over U.S. 29 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,616 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesL-23-76
CrossesU.S. 29
LocationCity Greenv-Cleveland ST
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.84394, -82.39799
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,616 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-23-76 over U.S. 29 built?

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

What condition is L-23-76 over U.S. 29 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does L-23-76 over U.S. 29 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L-23-76 over U.S. 29?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns L-23-76 over U.S. 29?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.