Sc 59 over I-85
FairOconee County, South Carolina · 13.2 MI S Seneca · Structure no. 000000000003715
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 59 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 59 over I-85 in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 59 over I-85 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 59 over I-85 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 59 over I-85 carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sc 59 over I-85?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 59 over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.