US Bridges

S-42-231 over I-26

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI NE Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000003510

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-231 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-231 over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-42-231
CrossesI-26
Location5.5 MI NE Woodruff
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates34.78691, -81.95536
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic787 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-231 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-231 over I-26 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-231 over I-26 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-42-231 over I-26?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-231 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.