S-23-97 over Middle Saluda River
PoorPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · 11.2MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000003662
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-97 over Middle Saluda River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-97 over Middle Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-23-97 over Middle Saluda River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-23-97 over Middle Saluda River 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-23-97 over Middle Saluda River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-23-97 over Middle Saluda River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-97 over Middle Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.