US 76 over Chauga River
FairClosed to trafficOconee County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI NW of Westminster · Structure no. 000000000004624
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Chauga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over Chauga River in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76 over Chauga River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 76 over Chauga 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 76 over Chauga River carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Chauga River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Chauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.