US Bridges

S-23-21 over CSXT

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.3MI NE Greenville · Structure no. 000000000007566

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-21 over CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-21 over CSXT in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,907 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-21
CrossesCSXT
Location6.3MI NE Greenville
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates34.91347, -82.32844
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,907 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-21 over CSXT built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-21 over CSXT 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-21 over CSXT carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-23-21 over CSXT?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-21 over CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.