US Bridges

Sc 9 over I-85 (new)

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI N Spartenburg · Structure no. 000000000008684

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over I-85 (new) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 over I-85 (new) 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,295 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesI-85 (new)
Location4.5 MI N Spartenburg
RouteState Highway 9
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.01282, -81.95814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2023)
Projected traffic39,295 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sc 9 over I-85 (new) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over I-85 (new) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over I-85 (new) carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over I-85 (new)?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over I-85 (new)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.