US Bridges

Sc 11 over North Saluda River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 8.3 MI N. Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000004123

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over North Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 11 over North Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 11
CrossesNorth Saluda River
Location8.3 MI N. Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates35.08368, -82.45994
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sc 11 over North Saluda River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 over North 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 Sc 11 over North Saluda River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over North Saluda River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over North Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.