US 221 over I-85
PoorSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.8 MI NE Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008206
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 386 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 221 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 over I-85 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 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,705 by 2043. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 76 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 221 over I-85 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 221 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 US 221 over I-85 carry?
About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 221 over I-85?
The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns US 221 over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.