US Bridges

Sc 11 over I-85

Poor

Oconee County, South Carolina · 13.0 MI S Westminster · Structure no. 000000000006908

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
378 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 11 over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 11 over I-85 in Oconee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,201 by 2043. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 11
CrossesI-85
Location13.0 MI S Westminster
RouteState Highway 11
CountyOconee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.49167, -83.02167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic6,201 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 11 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 11 over I-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 11 over I-85 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 11 over I-85?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 11 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.