US Bridges

C-42-1936 over CSXT RR

FairPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NE of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000007517

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-1936 over CSXT RR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-42-1936 over CSXT RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC-42-1936
CrossesCSXT RR
Location3.0 MI NE of Spartanburg
RouteCounty Highway 1936
Coordinates34.98859, -81.90077
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-1936 over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-1936 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-1936 over CSXT RR carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C-42-1936 over CSXT RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-1936 over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.