US Bridges

S-33-99 over I-85

Good

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 3.2 MI NE of Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000010726

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-33-99 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-33-99 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-33-99
CrossesI-85
Location3.2 MI NE of Blacksburg
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.15731, -81.47992
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-33-99 over I-85 built?

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

What condition is S-33-99 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-33-99 over I-85 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-33-99 over I-85?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns S-33-99 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.