US Bridges

I-85 NB Ramp over I-26 & I-85

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008390

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
787 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 NB Ramp over I-26 & I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB Ramp over I-26 & I-85 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,288 by 2043. The structure is 787 ft (240 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 NB Ramp
CrossesI-26 & I-85
Location5.0 MI NW of Spartanburg
RouteInterstate 85
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.97829, -82.01268
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length787 ft (240 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2023)
Projected traffic22,288 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NB Ramp over I-26 & I-85 built?

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

What condition is I-85 NB Ramp over I-26 & 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 NB Ramp over I-26 & I-85 carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-85 NB Ramp over I-26 & I-85?

The structure is 787 ft (240 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 NB Ramp over I-26 & I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.