S-23-51 over Saluda River
GoodGreenville County, South Carolina · 6.7MI E Belton · Structure no. 000000000009324
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 355 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-23-51 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-51 over Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-23-51 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-23-51 over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does S-23-51 over Saluda River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-23-51 over Saluda River?
The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-23-51 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.