S-42-64 over Middle Tyger River
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000007173
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-64 over Middle Tyger River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-64 over Middle Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-64 over Middle Tyger River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-64 over Middle Tyger River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-64 over Middle Tyger River carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-64 over Middle Tyger River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-64 over Middle Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.