US Bridges

I- 185 Rmp over I- 385

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · South of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009602

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
468 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 185 Rmp over I- 385 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 185 Rmp over I- 385 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,296 by 2043. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI- 185 Rmp
CrossesI- 385
LocationSouth of Greenville
RouteInterstate 185
Coordinates34.76797, -82.27527
Functional classRural 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span239 ft (72.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 185 Rmp over I- 385 built?

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

What condition is I- 185 Rmp over I- 385 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- 185 Rmp over I- 385 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I- 185 Rmp over I- 385?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I- 185 Rmp over I- 385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.