US Bridges

US 25 SB over S-119 & N. Saluda River

Poor

Greenville County, South Carolina · 10.1 MI N. Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000006099

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
385 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 SB over S-119 & N. Saluda River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 SB over S-119 & N. Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,617 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25 SB
CrossesS-119 & N. Saluda River
Location10.1 MI N. Travelers Rest
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.11171, -82.45551
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,550 (2023)
Projected traffic16,617 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 SB over S-119 & N. Saluda River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 SB over S-119 & N. 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 US 25 SB over S-119 & N. Saluda River carry?

About 9,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 25 SB over S-119 & N. Saluda River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 SB over S-119 & N. Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.