US Bridges

S-42-212 over I-26

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N Inman · Structure no. 000000000003119

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-212 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-212 over I-26 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-212
CrossesI-26
Location4.0 MI N Inman
RouteState Highway 212
Coordinates35.09029, -82.07023
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-212 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-212 over I-26 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-42-212 over I-26 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-212 over I-26?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-212 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.