S-42-30 over Pacolet River
FairPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI SW Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000002087
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-30 over Pacolet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-30 over Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-30 over Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-30 over Pacolet River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-30 over Pacolet River carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S-42-30 over Pacolet River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-30 over Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.