US Bridges

S-42-624 over NS RR

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Palmetto St/Sptbg · Structure no. 000000000008695

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-624 over NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-624 over NS RR 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesS-42-624
CrossesNS RR
LocationPalmetto St/Sptbg
RouteState Highway 624
Coordinates34.95331, -81.90466
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-624 over NS RR built?

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

What condition is S-42-624 over NS RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-624 over NS RR carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-624 over NS RR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-624 over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.