US Bridges

S-42-213 over South Pacolet River

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NE Inman · Structure no. 000000000009265

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-42-213 over South Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-213 over South Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-42-213
CrossesSouth Pacolet River
Location6.0 MI NE Inman
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates35.1065, -82.01631
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-42-213 over South Pacolet River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-42-213 over South 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S-42-213 over South Pacolet River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-42-213 over South Pacolet River?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-42-213 over South Pacolet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.