US Bridges

S-42-525 over Sc 85

Poor

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI W Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002852

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-525 over Sc 85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-525 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-525
CrossesSc 85
Location4.0 MI W Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 525
Coordinates34.97021, -81.99895
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-525 over Sc 85 built?

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

What condition is S-42-525 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-42-525 over Sc 85 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-525 over Sc 85?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-525 over Sc 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.