S-42-978 over North Pacolet River
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI SW Chesnee · Structure no. 000000000009269
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-42-978 over North Pacolet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-42-978 over North 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-42-978 over North Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-42-978 over North 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-42-978 over North Pacolet River carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-42-978 over North Pacolet River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns S-42-978 over North Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.