US Bridges

Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI E of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000010418

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-85 NB 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 59,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136,599 by 2039. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Off I-85 NB
CrossesI-85
Location6.2 MI E of Greenville
RouteInterstate 385
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.83423, -82.29512
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,650 (2019)
Projected traffic136,599 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$798,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Ramp Off I-85 NB 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 Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85 carry?

About 59,650 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off I-85 NB over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.