US Bridges

S-23-548 over I-85

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI N of Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000010322

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-548 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-23-548 over I-85 in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,653 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-23-548
CrossesI-85
Location4.2 MI N of Mauldin
RouteState Highway 548
Coordinates34.83811, -82.28892
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2023)
Projected traffic17,653 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S-23-548 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-548 over I-85 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-23-548 over I-85 carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-548 over I-85?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-548 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.