L-23-3557 over Middle Saluda River
GoodGreenville County, South Carolina · 12.6 MI NW Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000009435
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-23-3557 over Middle Saluda River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-23-3557 over Middle Saluda River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-23-3557 over Middle Saluda River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-23-3557 over Middle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does L-23-3557 over Middle Saluda River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-23-3557 over Middle Saluda River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns L-23-3557 over Middle Saluda River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.