S-42-57 over I-85
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI W Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000008787
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-57 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-57 over I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 91 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-57 over I-85 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-57 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-42-57 over I-85 carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-42-57 over I-85?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-57 over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.