S-42-214 over Rainbow Lake
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NE Inman · Structure no. 000000000002259
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-214 over Rainbow Lake is a concrete slab carrying S-42-214 over Rainbow Lake in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-214 over Rainbow Lake built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-214 over Rainbow Lake 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-42-214 over Rainbow Lake carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-214 over Rainbow Lake?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-214 over Rainbow Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.