C-42-590 over I-26
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI SW Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003515
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 235 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-42-590 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-42-590 over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 C-42-590 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-42-590 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 C-42-590 over I-26 carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-42-590 over I-26?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns C-42-590 over I-26?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.