US Bridges

Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85

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Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI SW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009430

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp Off I-85 NB
CrossesI-85
Location5.0 MI SW of Greenville
RouteInterstate 185
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.79167, -82.43667
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85 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 Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.