US Bridges

S-23-146 over I-185

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009508

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-146 over I-185 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-146 over I-185 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,027 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-23-146
CrossesI-185
Location6.2 MI S of Greenville
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates34.72517, -82.34137
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic9,027 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S-23-146 over I-185 built?

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

What condition is S-23-146 over I-185 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-146 over I-185 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-23-146 over I-185?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-146 over I-185?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.