US Bridges

Sc 80 EB over Sc 290 & NS Railroad

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2 MI E of Greer · Structure no. 000000000009662

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
407 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 80 EB over Sc 290 & NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 80 EB over Sc 290 & NS Railroad in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,224 by 2043. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 80 EB
CrossesSc 290 & NS Railroad
Location2 MI E of Greer
RouteState Highway 80
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.93581, -82.19079
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2023)
Projected traffic7,224 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 80 EB over Sc 290 & NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 80 EB over Sc 290 & NS Railroad 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 80 EB over Sc 290 & NS Railroad carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 80 EB over Sc 290 & NS Railroad?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 80 EB over Sc 290 & NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.