S-42-979 over I-26
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.8 MI E of Inman · Structure no. 000000000003528
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-979 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-979 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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-42-979 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-979 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-42-979 over I-26 carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-979 over I-26?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-979 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.