US Bridges

S-4 WB over Seneca River

Good

Oconee County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI W of Clemson · Structure no. 000000000009765

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
700 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4 WB over Seneca River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4 WB over Seneca River in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,742 by 2043. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesS-4 WB
CrossesSeneca River
Location1.0 MI W of Clemson
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.68116, -82.85625
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic8,742 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4 WB over Seneca River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-4 WB over Seneca River 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-4 WB over Seneca River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-4 WB over Seneca River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-4 WB over Seneca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.