S-42-242 over Middle Tyger River
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · Town of Lyman · Structure no. 000000000002262
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-242 over Middle Tyger River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-242 over Middle Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-242 over Middle Tyger River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-242 over Middle Tyger River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-242 over Middle Tyger River carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-242 over Middle Tyger River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-242 over Middle Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.