US Bridges

S-42-41 over Scl Railroad

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI W Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003984

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-41 over Scl Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-41 over Scl Railroad in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-41
CrossesScl Railroad
Location4.3 MI W Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates34.94444, -82.00587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-41 over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-41 over Scl Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-41 over Scl Railroad carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-42-41 over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-41 over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.