US Bridges

S-42-262 over Scl RR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Wofford St./Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000005856

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-262 over Scl RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-42-262 over Scl RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-262
CrossesScl RR
LocationWofford St./Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates34.94989, -81.94995
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-262 over Scl RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-262 over Scl 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-262 over Scl RR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-262 over Scl RR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-262 over Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.