S-42-231 over North Tyger River
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NE Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000007300
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-231 over North Tyger River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-231 over North Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-231 over North Tyger River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-231 over North Tyger River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-231 over North Tyger River carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-42-231 over North Tyger River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-231 over North Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.