US Bridges

S-4-96 over I-85 S-291 Overlaps

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.0MI NW Williamston · Structure no. 000000000004030

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-96 over I-85 S-291 Overlaps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-96 over I-85 S-291 Overlaps in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-4-96
CrossesI-85 S-291 Overlaps
Location6.0MI NW Williamston
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates34.64098, -82.58266
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,112 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-96 over I-85 S-291 Overlaps built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is S-4-96 over I-85 S-291 Overlaps 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-96 over I-85 S-291 Overlaps carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-4-96 over I-85 S-291 Overlaps?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-96 over I-85 S-291 Overlaps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.