US Bridges

I-85 NB over Sc 20 S-245 & NS RR

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI SW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000008855

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 NB over Sc 20 S-245 & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB over Sc 20 S-245 & NS RR in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 43,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,348 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesI-85 NB
CrossesSc 20 S-245 & NS RR
Location4.2 MI SW of Greenville
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates34.79122, -82.42487
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,600 (2023)
Projected traffic62,348 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-85 NB over Sc 20 S-245 & NS RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 NB over Sc 20 S-245 & NS RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 NB over Sc 20 S-245 & NS RR carry?

About 43,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-85 NB over Sc 20 S-245 & NS RR?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 NB over Sc 20 S-245 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.