US Bridges

C-42-1887 over CSXT RR

GoodPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.7 MI S Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000001146

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-1887 over CSXT RR is a steel truss - thru carrying C-42-1887 over CSXT RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-1887
CrossesCSXT RR
Location1.7 MI S Chesnee
RouteCounty Highway 1887
Coordinates35.12647, -81.86786
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$165,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-1887 over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-1887 over CSXT 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-1887 over CSXT RR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-1887 over CSXT RR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-1887 over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.