I-85 over Middle Tyger River
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI S of Wellford · Structure no. 000000000009530
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Middle Tyger River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over Middle Tyger River in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 49,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,750 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 107 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over Middle Tyger River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Middle Tyger 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 over Middle Tyger River carry?
About 49,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Middle Tyger River?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 over Middle Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.