US Bridges

S-42-366 over I-85

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000009366

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-366 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-366 over I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-366
CrossesI-85
Location5.0 MI NW of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 366
Coordinates35.00009, -81.98957
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-366 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-366 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-42-366 over I-85 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S-42-366 over I-85?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-366 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.