US Bridges

S-23-63 over Saluda River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.8MI W Greenville · Structure no. 000000000007364

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
483 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-63 over Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-63 over Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,251 by 2043. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-23-63
CrossesSaluda River
Location4.8MI W Greenville
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates34.8517, -82.4846
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,251 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-23-63 over Saluda River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-63 over Saluda River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-63 over Saluda River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-23-63 over Saluda River?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-63 over Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.