US Bridges

US 29 over CSX RR

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI W of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000000903

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over CSX RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,108 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesCSX RR
Location4.0 MI W of Spartanburg
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates34.93794, -82.02839
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,200 (2023)
Projected traffic58,108 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over CSX 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 over CSX RR carry?

About 29,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over CSX RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.