US Bridges

Sc 153 NB over I-85

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 10.7MI N of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000008126

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 153 NB over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 153 NB 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 38,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,149 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 153 NB
CrossesI-85
Location10.7MI N of Williamston
RouteState Highway 153
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77506, -82.46324
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,700 (2023)
Projected traffic49,149 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 153 NB over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Sc 153 NB 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 153 NB over I-85 carry?

About 38,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 153 NB over I-85?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 153 NB over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.