US Bridges

I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Near Airport Access · Structure no. 000000000010043

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,741 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 Bridge Ramp
CrossesI-85
LocationNear Airport Access
RouteInterstate 85
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.88583, -82.19083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,741 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.