Sc 395 over Saluda River
PoorSaluda County, South Carolina · 12.56MI NE Saluda · Structure no. 000000000006579
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 640 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 395 over Saluda River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 395 over Saluda River in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2043. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Sc 395 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 395 over Saluda River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 395 over Saluda River carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 395 over Saluda River?
The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 395 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.