S-42-65 over I-85 (new Location)
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.2 Mi. NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008302
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-65 over I-85 (new Location) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-65 over I-85 (new Location) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,540 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-65 over I-85 (new Location) built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-65 over I-85 (new Location) 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-42-65 over I-85 (new Location) carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-42-65 over I-85 (new Location)?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-65 over I-85 (new Location)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.