US Bridges

C-42-2245 over CSX RR

FairPosted for load

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.6 MI S Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000008102

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-42-2245 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-42-2245 over CSX RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC-42-2245
CrossesCSX RR
Location4.6 MI S Chesnee
RouteCounty Highway 2245
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.06861, -81.86254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-42-2245 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-2245 over CSX 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-42-2245 over CSX RR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-42-2245 over CSX RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-2245 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.