S-30-63 over Saluda River
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 15.0 MI SW Laurens · Structure no. 000000000004354
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-30-63 over Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-30-63 over Saluda River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-30-63 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-30-63 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-30-63 over Saluda River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-30-63 over Saluda River?
The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S-30-63 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.