US Bridges

I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-385 &I-85

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI SE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000010415

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,523 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-385 &I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-385 &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 10,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,995 by 2042. The structure is 1,523 ft (464.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 Bridge Ramp
CrossesI-385 &I-85
Location5.6 MI SE of Greenville
RouteInterstate 85
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.8331, -82.29776
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,523 ft (464.1 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,550 (2022)
Projected traffic20,995 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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-85 Bridge Ramp over I-385 &I-85 built?

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

What condition is I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-385 &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 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-385 &I-85 carry?

About 10,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-385 &I-85?

The structure is 1,523 ft (464.1 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-385 &I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.