US Bridges

C-42-3525 over RR NS

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Glendalyn - Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008595

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

C-42-3525 over RR NS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-42-3525 over RR NS in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC-42-3525
CrossesRR NS
LocationGlendalyn - Spartanburg
RouteCounty Highway 3525
Coordinates34.95624, -81.90515
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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-42-3525 over RR NS built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-42-3525 over RR NS 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C-42-3525 over RR NS carry?

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

How long is C-42-3525 over RR NS?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns C-42-3525 over RR NS?

It is owned by the Railroad.