US Bridges

S-23-555 over I-385

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.2 MI E Greenville · Structure no. 000000000004140

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-555 over I-385 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-555 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-555
CrossesI-385
Location1.2 MI E Greenville
RouteState Highway 555
Coordinates34.85379, -82.37804
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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-23-555 over I-385 built?

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

What condition is S-23-555 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-23-555 over I-385 carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-555 over I-385?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-555 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.