US Bridges

S-42-60 over Trib to N.Tyger River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI SE Wellford · Structure no. 000000000000076

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-60 over Trib to N.Tyger River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-60 over Trib to N.Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-42-60
CrossesTrib to N.Tyger River
Location1.0 MI SE Wellford
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.94762, -82.09112
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-60 over Trib to N.Tyger River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-60 over Trib to N.Tyger River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-60 over Trib to N.Tyger River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-42-60 over Trib to N.Tyger River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-60 over Trib to N.Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.