S-42-242 over I-85
PoorSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI SE Greer · Structure no. 000000000003120
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-242 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-242 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-242 over I-85 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-242 over I-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-42-242 over I-85 carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-42-242 over I-85?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-242 over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.