Sc 39 over Saluda Riv
PoorSaluda County, South Carolina · 13.0 MI NW of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000008590
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 39 over Saluda Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 39 over Saluda Riv in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 1,141 ft (347.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Sc 39 over Saluda Riv built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 39 over Saluda Riv 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 39 over Saluda Riv carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Sc 39 over Saluda Riv?
The structure is 1,141 ft (347.7 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 39 over Saluda Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.