US Bridges

I-385 SB over Sc 417

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 9.0 MI SE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000007462

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 SB over Sc 417 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-385 SB over Sc 417 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 44 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 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 39,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,700 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-385 SB
CrossesSc 417
Location9.0 MI SE of Greenville
RouteInterstate 385
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.76446, -82.27934
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,650 (2023)
Projected traffic56,700 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB over Sc 417 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-385 SB over Sc 417 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-385 SB over Sc 417 carry?

About 39,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-385 SB over Sc 417?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 SB over Sc 417?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.