I-85 NB over Broad River
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 7.3 MI NE of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002672
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 658 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 NB over Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB over Broad River in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 59,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,600 by 2043. The structure is 658 ft (200.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 NB over Broad River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 NB over Broad River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 NB over Broad River carry?
About 59,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-85 NB over Broad River?
The structure is 658 ft (200.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 NB over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.