S-42-37 over Lake Bowen
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N Inman · Structure no. 000000000003110
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-37 over Lake Bowen is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-37 over Lake Bowen in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,409 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-42-37 over Lake Bowen built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-37 over Lake Bowen 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-37 over Lake Bowen carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-42-37 over Lake Bowen?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-37 over Lake Bowen?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.