US Bridges

S-11-39 over I-85

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 6 MI NW of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000010700

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-11-39 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-11-39 over I-85 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,641 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS-11-39
CrossesI-85
Location6 MI NW of Gaffney
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates35.07187, -81.76018
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,641 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 S-11-39 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-11-39 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-11-39 over I-85 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-11-39 over I-85?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S-11-39 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.