US Bridges

Sc 85 over Sc 56 WB

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002838

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 85 over Sc 56 WB is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 85 over Sc 56 WB in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, 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 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,097 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesSc 85
CrossesSc 56 WB
Location4.0 MI NW of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates34.98441, -81.97205
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2023)
Projected traffic38,097 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$209,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 85 over Sc 56 WB built?

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

What condition is Sc 85 over Sc 56 WB 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 85 over Sc 56 WB carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 85 over Sc 56 WB?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 85 over Sc 56 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.