I-85 SB over Reedy River and S-218
FairGreenville County, South Carolina · 4 MI SE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000003292
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 SB over Reedy River and S-218 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 SB over Reedy River and S-218 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 5 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,370 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 SB over Reedy River and S-218 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-85 SB over Reedy River and S-218 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 SB over Reedy River and S-218 carry?
About 59,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-85 SB over Reedy River and S-218?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 SB over Reedy River and S-218?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.