US Bridges

S-42-220 over Wards CR

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI E Greer · Structure no. 000000000009460

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-220 over Wards CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-42-220 over Wards CR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-42-220
CrossesWards CR
Location2.0 MI E Greer
RouteState Highway 220
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.94643, -82.18531
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-220 over Wards CR built?

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

What condition is S-42-220 over Wards CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-220 over Wards CR carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-220 over Wards CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-220 over Wards CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.