US Bridges

I-385 over U.S. 276 and Richland CR

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Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000003877

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 over U.S. 276 and Richland CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-385 over U.S. 276 and Richland CR in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 71,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,388 by 2043. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 121 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-385
CrossesU.S. 276 and Richland CR
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteInterstate 385
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.85392, -82.38367
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,600 (2023)
Projected traffic102,388 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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-385 over U.S. 276 and Richland CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-385 over U.S. 276 and Richland CR 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 I-385 over U.S. 276 and Richland CR carry?

About 71,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-385 over U.S. 276 and Richland CR?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 over U.S. 276 and Richland CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.