US Bridges

US 76 Wbl over I-85

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.2MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003790

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 Wbl over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 Wbl over I-85 in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,910 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 76 Wbl
CrossesI-85
Location6.2MI NW of Anderson
RouteU.S. Route 76
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.57334, -82.7115
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2023)
Projected traffic18,910 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 76 Wbl over I-85 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 Wbl over I-85 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 76 Wbl over I-85 carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 76 Wbl over I-85?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 Wbl over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.