US Bridges

S-42-62 over I-85

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI SE Duncan · Structure no. 000000000003116

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-62 over I-85 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-62 over I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,106 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-42-62
CrossesI-85
Location2.5 MI SE Duncan
RouteState Highway 62
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.89921, -82.14765
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,106 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-62 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-62 over I-85 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-62 over I-85 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-42-62 over I-85?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-62 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.