US Bridges

S-42-41 over Sc 85

Poor

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.1 MI NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002847

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-41 over Sc 85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-41 over Sc 85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,644 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-41
CrossesSc 85
Location5.1 MI NW Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.96463, -82.02123
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic11,644 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-41 over Sc 85 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-41 over Sc 85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S-42-41 over Sc 85 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-42-41 over Sc 85?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-41 over Sc 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.