S-42-189 over Pacolet River
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI S Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000007031
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 504 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-189 over Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-189 over Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-189 over Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-189 over Pacolet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-189 over Pacolet River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-42-189 over Pacolet River?
The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-189 over Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.