US Bridges

S-23-137 over South Tyger River

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.4MI N Greer · Structure no. 000000000009507

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-137 over South Tyger River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-23-137 over South Tyger River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,284 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-23-137
CrossesSouth Tyger River
Location2.4MI N Greer
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates34.97375, -82.22862
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,284 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-137 over South Tyger River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-137 over South Tyger 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-137 over South Tyger River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-137 over South Tyger River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-137 over South Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.