S-42-50 over I-26
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.8MI E Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000003508
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-50 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-50 over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,186 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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 | 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-42-50 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is S-42-50 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-50 over I-26 carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-50 over I-26?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-50 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.