US Bridges

S-42-120 over CSX Railroad

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI N Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000009587

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-120 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-120 over CSX Railroad in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-120
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.0 MI N Woodruff
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates34.78837, -82.03926
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-120 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-120 over CSX Railroad 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-42-120 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-42-120 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-120 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.