US Bridges

I-85 SB over S-41

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.8 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008389

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 SB over S-41 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 SB over S-41 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,313 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 SB
CrossesS-41
Location5.8 MI NW of Spartanburg
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates34.96751, -82.02892
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,250 (2023)
Projected traffic50,313 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 SB over S-41 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 SB over S-41 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 SB over S-41 carry?

About 40,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-85 SB over S-41?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 SB over S-41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.