US Bridges

S-23-526 over North Saluda River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.9 MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000004334

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-526 over North Saluda River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-23-526 over North Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-526
CrossesNorth Saluda River
Location4.9 MI NW Travelers Rest
RouteState Highway 526
Coordinates35.02419, -82.48942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2043
Trucks8%
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-23-526 over North Saluda River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-526 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-526 over North Saluda River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-23-526 over North Saluda River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-526 over North Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.