US Bridges

S-23-492 over I-85

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 8 MI E Greenville · Structure no. 000000000008444

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-492 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-492 over I-85 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 24,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,496 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 102 ft wide.

CarriesS-23-492
CrossesI-85
Location8 MI E Greenville
RouteState Highway 492
Coordinates34.85884, -82.25982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,800 (2023)
Projected traffic31,496 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-492 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-492 over I-85 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-492 over I-85 carry?

About 24,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-23-492 over I-85?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-492 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.