S-37-193 over Chauga River
PoorPosted for loadOconee County, South Carolina · 8 MI NW Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000004628
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-193 over Chauga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-193 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-193 over Chauga River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-193 over Chauga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does S-37-193 over Chauga River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-37-193 over Chauga River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-193 over Chauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.