US Bridges

S-42-60 over North Tyger River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI E Wellford · Structure no. 000000000009458

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-60 over North Tyger River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-60 over North Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-42-60
CrossesNorth Tyger River
Location1.0 MI E Wellford
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.95946, -82.07988
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-42-60 over North Tyger River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-60 over North 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-60 over North Tyger River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-42-60 over North Tyger River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-60 over North Tyger River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.