I-85 NB over Pacolet River
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NW of Cowpens · Structure no. 000000000009362
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 509 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 NB over Pacolet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB over Pacolet River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,125 by 2043. The structure is 509 ft (155 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 NB over Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 NB over Pacolet River 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 Pacolet River carry?
About 34,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-85 NB over Pacolet River?
The structure is 509 ft (155 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 NB over Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.