S-42-12 over I-85
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S Greer · Structure no. 000000000003109
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-12 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-12 over I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-12 over I-85 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-12 over I-85 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-42-12 over I-85 carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-42-12 over I-85?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-12 over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.