US Bridges

Sc 85 over S-42-995 & Southern RR

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.2 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000010452

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 85 over S-42-995 & Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 85 over S-42-995 & Southern RR in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,867 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 122 ft wide.

CarriesSc 85
CrossesS-42-995 & Southern RR
Location3.2 MI NW of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates34.98132, -81.97614
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,900 (2023)
Projected traffic51,867 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sc 85 over S-42-995 & Southern RR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 85 over S-42-995 & Southern RR 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 85 over S-42-995 & Southern RR carry?

About 33,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 85 over S-42-995 & Southern RR?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 85 over S-42-995 & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.