S-42-197 over S.C.L. Railroad
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI N Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000007839
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-197 over S.C.L. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-197 over S.C.L. Railroad in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,519 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-197 over S.C.L. Railroad built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-197 over S.C.L. 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-197 over S.C.L. Railroad carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-197 over S.C.L. Railroad?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-197 over S.C.L. Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.