S-42-60 over I-26
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI SE Inman · Structure no. 000000000003115
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-60 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-60 over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,350 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-60 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is S-42-60 over I-26 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-42-60 over I-26 carry?
About 10,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-60 over I-26?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-60 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.