US Bridges

Sc 93 over US 123

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · Town of Clemson · Structure no. 000000000003961

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 93 over US 123 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 93 over US 123 in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,940 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 97 ft wide.

CarriesSc 93
CrossesUS 123
LocationTown of Clemson
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates34.68684, -82.81396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2023)
Projected traffic27,940 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 93 over US 123 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 93 over US 123 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 93 over US 123 carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 93 over US 123?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 93 over US 123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.