US Bridges

S-23-272 over I-385

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1MI W Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000002738

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-272 over I-385 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-272 over I-385 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,924 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 113 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-272
CrossesI-385
Location1MI W Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 272
Coordinates34.73747, -82.27176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2023)
Projected traffic26,924 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-23-272 over I-385 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-272 over I-385 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-272 over I-385 carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-272 over I-385?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-272 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.