S-23-41 over Middle Saluda
PoorPosted for loadGreenville County, South Carolina · 12MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000004329
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-41 over Middle Saluda is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-23-41 over Middle Saluda in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-23-41 over Middle Saluda built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-23-41 over Middle Saluda 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-23-41 over Middle Saluda carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-23-41 over Middle Saluda?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-41 over Middle Saluda?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.