US Bridges

Sc 290 over CSX Railroad

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 9.6 MI SW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000009962

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 290 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 290 over CSX Railroad in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 290
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location9.6 MI SW of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 290
Coordinates34.83665, -81.98682
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sc 290 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 290 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 290 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 290 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 290 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.