US Bridges

S-42-262 over CSXT RR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · City of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000007176

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-262 over CSXT RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-262 over CSXT RR 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-262
CrossesCSXT RR
LocationCity of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates34.95028, -81.94159
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 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 CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-262 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 June 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-262 over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.