US 76 over Seneca River
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 1MI NW of Clemson · Structure no. 000000000002813
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 790 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76 over Seneca River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 over Seneca River in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,176 by 2043. The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.
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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 | 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 US 76 over Seneca River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 76 over Seneca 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 76 over Seneca River carry?
About 32,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 76 over Seneca River?
The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US 76 over Seneca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.