S-42-968 over I-26
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008393
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-968 over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-968 over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-968 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-968 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 S-42-968 over I-26 carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-968 over I-26?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-968 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.