I-85 SB over S-79
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008674
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 SB over S-79 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 SB over S-79 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 42,450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,063 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 SB over S-79 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 SB over S-79 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 SB over S-79 carry?
About 42,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-85 SB over S-79?
The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 SB over S-79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.