US Bridges

S-42-910 over I-85

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008305

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-910 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-910 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2043. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-910
CrossesI-85
Location2 MI NW Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 910
Coordinates34.97704, -82.01606
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S-42-910 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-910 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-42-910 over I-85 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-42-910 over I-85?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-910 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.