S-37-37 over Seneca River
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 2 MI S Clemson · Structure no. 000000000003943
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 539 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-37 over Seneca River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-37 over Seneca River in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2043. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-37 over Seneca River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-37 over Seneca 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does S-37-37 over Seneca River carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-37-37 over Seneca River?
The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-37 over Seneca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.