US Bridges

US 25 Bus over Saluda River

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 14.6 MI SW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000000607

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 Bus over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 Bus over Saluda River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,066 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 25 Bus
CrossesSaluda River
Location14.6 MI SW of Laurens
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates34.41006, -82.24594
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,066 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 25 Bus over Saluda River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 Bus 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 Bus over Saluda River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 25 Bus over Saluda River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 Bus over Saluda River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.