S-24-39 over Saluda River
FairGreenwood County, South Carolina · 8.7 MI NE Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000008001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 750 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-24-39 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-24-39 over Saluda River in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2044. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-24-39 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-24-39 over Saluda River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does S-24-39 over Saluda River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-24-39 over Saluda River?
The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S-24-39 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.