US Bridges

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

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI SE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000010416

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,963 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 Bridge Ramp over I-85 & I-385 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-385 Bridge Ramp over I-85 & I-385 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 12,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,740 by 2042. The structure is 1,963 ft (598.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-385 Bridge Ramp
CrossesI-85 & I-385
Location5.6 MI SE of Greenville
RouteInterstate 385
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.83435, -82.29789
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,963 ft (598.3 m)
Longest span246 ft (75 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,550 (2022)
Projected traffic28,740 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-385 Bridge Ramp over I-85 & I-385 built?

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

What condition is I-385 Bridge Ramp over I-85 & 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 2023.

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

About 12,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,963 ft (598.3 m) long with a longest span of 246 ft (75 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.