S-42-55 over Pacolet River
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI SW Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000005621
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-55 over Pacolet River is a concrete tee beam carrying S-42-55 over Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-55 over Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-55 over Pacolet River 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-42-55 over Pacolet River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-55 over Pacolet River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-55 over Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.