I-85 SB over Saluda River
GoodGreenville County, South Carolina · 5.7 MI SW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000008552
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 435 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 SB over Saluda River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 SB over Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 54,100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,576 by 2043. The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 SB over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 SB over Saluda River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 SB over Saluda River carry?
About 54,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-85 SB over Saluda River?
The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 SB over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.