S-42-975 over I-26
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI E of Inman · Structure no. 000000000003126
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-975 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-975 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-975 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-975 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-42-975 over I-26 carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-42-975 over I-26?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-975 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.