Sc 153 over Saluda River
GoodGreenville County, South Carolina · South of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009639
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 430 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 153 over Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 153 over 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 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,986 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 153 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 153 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 153 over Saluda River carry?
About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 153 over Saluda River?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 153 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.