S-39-139 over Saluda River
FairPickens County, South Carolina · 11.0 MI NE Pickens · Structure no. 000000000003968
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-39-139 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-39-139 over Saluda River in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-39-139 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-39-139 over Saluda 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 S-39-139 over Saluda River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-39-139 over Saluda River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-39-139 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.