US Bridges

I-85 Bridge Ramp over I-85 .

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Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI S of Greer · Structure no. 000000000010053

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,975 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 Bridge Ramp
CrossesI-85 .
Location4.0 MI S of Greer
RouteInterstate 85
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.88609, -82.19027
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,975 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2024 estimate)
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 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.