S-37-20 over Choestoea Creek
GoodOconee County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI S. Westminster · Structure no. 000000000008289
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-37-20 over Choestoea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-37-20 over Choestoea Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-37-20 over Choestoea Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-37-20 over Choestoea Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does S-37-20 over Choestoea Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-37-20 over Choestoea Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-37-20 over Choestoea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.