US Bridges

I-85 SB over Sc 20 S-245 NS RR

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI SW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009011

Built
1996
29 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 SB over Sc 20 S-245 NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 SB over Sc 20 S-245 NS RR in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,296 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesI-85 SB
CrossesSc 20 S-245 NS RR
Location4.2 MI SW of Greenville
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates34.79138, -82.42485
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 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 (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,600 (2023)
Projected traffic59,296 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 SB over Sc 20 S-245 NS RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 SB 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 SB over Sc 20 S-245 NS RR carry?

About 43,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.