S-42-79 over U.S. 176
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002621
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-79 over U.S. 176 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-79 over U.S. 176 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,685 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 78 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-79 over U.S. 176 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-79 over U.S. 176 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-42-79 over U.S. 176 carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-42-79 over U.S. 176?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-79 over U.S. 176?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.