US Bridges

S-42-124 over I-585

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · In Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002622

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-124 over I-585 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-124 over I-585 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,265 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-124
CrossesI-585
LocationIn Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates34.97874, -81.94924
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,265 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-124 over I-585 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-124 over I-585 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-124 over I-585 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-124 over I-585?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-124 over I-585?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.