US Bridges

Sc 86 EB over I-85

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.4MI N of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000008125

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 86 EB over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 86 EB over I-85 in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,763 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 86 EB
CrossesI-85
Location6.4MI N of Williamston
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates34.7097, -82.49961
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,763 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 86 EB over I-85 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 86 EB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 86 EB over I-85 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 86 EB over I-85?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 86 EB over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.