US Bridges

S-42-203 over Trib to S Tyger River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N Cross Anchor · Structure no. 000000000009086

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-203 over Trib to S Tyger River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-42-203 over Trib to S Tyger River 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-42-203
CrossesTrib to S Tyger River
Location4.0 MI N Cross Anchor
RouteState Highway 203
Coordinates34.6943, -81.83722
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-42-203 over Trib to S Tyger River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-203 over Trib to S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-203 over Trib to S Tyger River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-203 over Trib to S Tyger River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-203 over Trib to S Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.