US Bridges

Sc 14 over I-85

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S of Greer · Structure no. 000000000003103

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 14 over I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,785 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 138 ft wide.

CarriesSc 14
CrossesI-85
Location4.0 MI S of Greer
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.87212, -82.22454
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic33,785 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 14 over I-85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 14 over I-85 carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over I-85?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.