US Bridges

S-42-44 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · In Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000009262

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-44 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-44 over Norfolk Southern RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,915 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-42-44
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationIn Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates34.96848, -81.90061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2023)
Projected traffic32,915 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-44 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-44 over Norfolk Southern 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-42-44 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-42-44 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-44 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.