S-1171 over I-85 Overpass
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 7.1 MI NE Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003810
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-1171 over I-85 Overpass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-1171 over I-85 Overpass 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-1171 over I-85 Overpass built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-1171 over I-85 Overpass 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-1171 over I-85 Overpass carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-1171 over I-85 Overpass?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-1171 over I-85 Overpass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.