US Bridges

S-42-605 over Scl Railroad

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Powell Mill Rd/Sptbg · Structure no. 000000000007033

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-605 over Scl Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-42-605 over Scl Railroad in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-605
CrossesScl Railroad
LocationPowell Mill Rd/Sptbg
RouteState Highway 605
Coordinates34.95672, -81.97096
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 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 width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-605 over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-605 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-42-605 over Scl Railroad carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-42-605 over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-605 over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.