US Bridges

I-85 over Enoree River

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.0MI SW of Greer · Structure no. 000000000009503

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over Enoree River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over Enoree River in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 120,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,886 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesEnoree River
Location5.0MI SW of Greer
RouteInterstate 85
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.86785, -82.23491
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,200 (2023)
Projected traffic171,886 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 over Enoree River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 over Enoree River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 over Enoree River carry?

About 120,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over Enoree River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.