S-37-160 over Tugaloo River
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 10 MI W Westminster · Structure no. 000000000005132
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 364 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-160 over Tugaloo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-160 over Tugaloo River in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-160 over Tugaloo River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-160 over Tugaloo 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 S-37-160 over Tugaloo River carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-160 over Tugaloo River?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-160 over Tugaloo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.