US 29 over I-85
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 5 MI N of Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000010640
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,519 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over I-85 built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 29 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 US 29 over I-85 carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over I-85?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.