S-42-989 over I-26
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.3MI N Inman · Structure no. 000000000003123
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-989 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-989 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-989 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-989 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-42-989 over I-26 carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-42-989 over I-26?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-989 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.