S-42-30 over Norfolk Souther RR
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI SW Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000009083
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-30 over Norfolk Souther RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-30 over Norfolk Souther RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,244 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-30 over Norfolk Souther RR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-30 over Norfolk Souther 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-30 over Norfolk Souther RR carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-30 over Norfolk Souther RR?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-30 over Norfolk Souther RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.