US Bridges

S-42-222 over Trib to N. Tyger River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI E Greer · Structure no. 000000000008693

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-222 over Trib to N. Tyger River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-222 over Trib to N. Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-222
CrossesTrib to N. Tyger River
Location8.5 MI E Greer
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates34.93447, -82.07649
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-222 over Trib to N. Tyger River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-222 over Trib to N. Tyger River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-222 over Trib to N. Tyger River carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-42-222 over Trib to N. Tyger River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-222 over Trib to N. Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.