US Bridges

I-385 Ramp over US 221 and CSX RR

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI N of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000008889

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 Ramp over US 221 and CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-385 Ramp over US 221 and CSX RR in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,466 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-385 Ramp
CrossesUS 221 and CSX RR
Location3.8 MI N of Laurens
RouteInterstate 385
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.55306, -82.00657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic4,466 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$512,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-385 Ramp over US 221 and CSX RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-385 Ramp over US 221 and CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-385 Ramp over US 221 and CSX RR carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-385 Ramp over US 221 and CSX RR?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 Ramp over US 221 and CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.