US Bridges

I-85 over U S 276

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI SE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000003287

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
118,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over U S 276 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over U S 276 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 118,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,740 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesU S 276
Location4.0 MI SE of Greenville
RouteInterstate 85
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.81353, -82.33651
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,000 (2023)
Projected traffic168,740 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-85 over U S 276 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-85 over U S 276 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 over U S 276 carry?

About 118,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over U S 276?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over U S 276?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.