S-42-42 over Pacolet River
PoorPosted for loadSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI NE Inman · Structure no. 000000000005384
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 420 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-42 over Pacolet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-42 over Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-42 over Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-42 over Pacolet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does S-42-42 over Pacolet River carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-42 over Pacolet River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-42 over Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.