US Bridges

S-23-941 over I-385

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI NE Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000007367

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-941 over I-385 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-941 over I-385 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,699 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-941
CrossesI-385
Location1.8 MI NE Mauldin
RouteState Highway 941
Coordinates34.79088, -82.28051
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,699 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-941 over I-385 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-941 over I-385 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-23-941 over I-385 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-23-941 over I-385?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-941 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.