S-37-142 over Trib to Chauga River
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 6 MI SW Westminster · Structure no. 000000000006343
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-142 over Trib to Chauga River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-37-142 over Trib to Chauga River in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 52 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-142 over Trib to Chauga River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is S-37-142 over Trib to 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-37-142 over Trib to Chauga River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-142 over Trib to Chauga River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-142 over Trib to Chauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.