S-42-74 over Rainbow Lake
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NE Inman · Structure no. 000000000008929
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-74 over Rainbow Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-42-74 over Rainbow Lake in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-42-74 over Rainbow Lake built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-74 over Rainbow Lake 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does S-42-74 over Rainbow Lake carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-42-74 over Rainbow Lake?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-74 over Rainbow Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.