C-23-1983 over Middle Saluda River
FairGreenville County, South Carolina · 7.7 MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000008354
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-23-1983 over Middle Saluda River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-23-1983 over Middle Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-23-1983 over Middle Saluda River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-23-1983 over Middle 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 2024.
How much traffic does C-23-1983 over Middle Saluda River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-23-1983 over Middle Saluda River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns C-23-1983 over Middle Saluda River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.