US Bridges

S-23-273 over I-385

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.7MI E Greenville · Structure no. 000000000003885

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-273 over I-385 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-273 over I-385 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,876 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 114 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-23-273
CrossesI-385
Location3.7MI E Greenville
RouteState Highway 273
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.85444, -82.33507
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2023)
Projected traffic23,876 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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-23-273 over I-385 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-273 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-273 over I-385 carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-23-273 over I-385?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-273 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.