US Bridges

S-42-908 over CSXT RR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI E. Greer · Structure no. 000000000005162

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-908 over CSXT RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-908 over CSXT RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-908
CrossesCSXT RR
Location4.0 MI E. Greer
RouteState Highway 908
Coordinates34.94415, -82.15397
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-42-908 over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-908 over CSXT RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-908 over CSXT RR carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-42-908 over CSXT RR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-908 over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.