I-85 NB over I-26
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008205
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 NB over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 46,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,250 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 NB over I-26 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 NB over I-26 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 NB over I-26 carry?
About 46,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-85 NB over I-26?
The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 NB over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.