US Bridges

US 29 Bridge Ramp over I-85 Nbl

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 15.3MI NE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000004025

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Bridge Ramp over I-85 Nbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 Bridge Ramp over I-85 Nbl in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,425 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 29 Bridge Ramp
CrossesI-85 Nbl
Location15.3MI NE of Anderson
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates34.69207, -82.5056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,425 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 29 Bridge Ramp over I-85 Nbl built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 Bridge Ramp over I-85 Nbl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 Bridge Ramp over I-85 Nbl carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Bridge Ramp over I-85 Nbl?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 Bridge Ramp over I-85 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.