I-85 over US 29
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E of Lyman · Structure no. 000000000009531
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 524 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over US 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over US 29 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 98,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,500 by 2043. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 123 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over US 29 built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over US 29 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 US 29 carry?
About 98,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over US 29?
The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 over US 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.