US Bridges

Sc 11 over I-85

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · City Limits of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002918

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 11 over I-85 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,959 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 11
CrossesI-85
LocationCity Limits of Gaffney
RouteState Highway 11
CountyCherokee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.09707, -81.66829
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,959 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 11 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 11 over I-85 carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over I-85?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.