US Bridges

US 176 Con 2 over I-585

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · City of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002833

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 Con 2 over I-585 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 Con 2 over I-585 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,820 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesUS 176 Con 2
CrossesI-585
LocationCity of Spartanburg
RouteU.S. Route 176
Coordinates34.97513, -81.94211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic16,820 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$63,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 176 Con 2 over I-585 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 176 Con 2 over I-585 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 176 Con 2 over I-585 carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 176 Con 2 over I-585?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 Con 2 over I-585?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.