US Bridges

US 25 over I-185

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · South of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009638

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over I-185 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 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 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,320 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesI-185
LocationSouth of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates34.72333, -82.385
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2023)
Projected traffic31,320 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 25 over I-185 built?

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

What condition is US 25 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 over I-185 carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over I-185?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over I-185?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.