Sc 121 over Saluda River
FairPosted for loadNewberry County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI SW of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000000568
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,051 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 121 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 121 over Saluda River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,657 by 2043. The structure is 1,051 ft (320.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 121 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Sc 121 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 121 over Saluda River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Sc 121 over Saluda River?
The structure is 1,051 ft (320.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 121 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.