S-37-242 over Trib Choestoea Ck
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 5 MI S Westminster · Structure no. 000000000005596
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-242 over Trib Choestoea Ck is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-242 over Trib Choestoea Ck in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-37-242 over Trib Choestoea Ck built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is S-37-242 over Trib Choestoea Ck 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-37-242 over Trib Choestoea Ck carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-242 over Trib Choestoea Ck?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-242 over Trib Choestoea Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.