S-42-839 over I-85
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008304
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 531 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-839 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-839 over I-85 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2043. The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long and 47 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-42-839 over I-85 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-839 over I-85 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-42-839 over I-85 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-839 over I-85?
The structure is 531 ft (162 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-839 over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.