US Bridges

US 25 SB over I-85

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000010303

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 SB over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 SB over I-85 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,481 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesUS 25 SB
CrossesI-85
Location4.0 MI S of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates34.79108, -82.41669
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2023)
Projected traffic13,481 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over I-85 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 SB over I-85 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 US 25 SB over I-85 carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 25 SB over I-85?

The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 SB over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.