S-37-290 over Chauga River
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 9 MI W Walhalla · Structure no. 000000000005995
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-290 over Chauga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-290 over Chauga River in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-290 over Chauga River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-290 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-37-290 over Chauga River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-290 over Chauga River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-290 over Chauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.