S-42-45 over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 0.5MI SW Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000000075
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-45 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-45 over Norfolk Southern RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-45 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-45 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-45 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-42-45 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-45 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.