US Bridges

S-42-126 over CSXT RR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · City of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000006781

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-126 over CSXT RR is a concrete slab carrying S-42-126 over CSXT RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-126
CrossesCSXT RR
LocationCity of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates34.96822, -81.9206
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,600 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-126 over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-126 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S-42-126 over CSXT RR carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-126 over CSXT RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-126 over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.