US Bridges

Sc 85 over I-85

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI E Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008927

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 85 over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 85 over I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 85
CrossesI-85
Location5.0 MI E Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 85
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.00833, -81.9145
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 85 over I-85 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 85 over I-85 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 85 over I-85 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 85 over I-85?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 85 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.