I-85 NB over S-43
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.3 Mi_n of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008672
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 NB over S-43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB over S-43 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 35,450 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,313 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 NB over S-43 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 NB over S-43 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 NB over S-43 carry?
About 35,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-85 NB over S-43?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 NB over S-43?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.