Sc 34 over Saluda River
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 18.4 MI S W of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000009350
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 34 over Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Saluda River in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2043. The structure is 1,106 ft (337 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 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 34 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 34 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 34 over Saluda River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 34 over Saluda River?
The structure is 1,106 ft (337 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (65 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 34 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.