US Bridges

S-11-82 over I-85

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 2.5MI NE Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002685

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-82 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-82 over I-85 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-11-82
CrossesI-85
Location2.5MI NE Gaffney
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates35.10284, -81.62455
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-11-82 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-82 over I-85 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S-11-82 over I-85 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-11-82 over I-85?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-82 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.