US Bridges

S-23-540 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.7 MI SW Greer · Structure no. 000000000009434

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-540 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-540 over Norfolk Southern RR in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,289 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-23-540
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.7 MI SW Greer
RouteState Highway 540
Coordinates34.91742, -82.26745
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic17,289 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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-23-540 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-540 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-540 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-540 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-540 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.