I-85 SB over Hartwell Reservoir

Fair Condition65 years old25,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
LocationGa/sc State Line
CarriesI-85 SB
CrossesHartwell Reservoir
Coordinates34.48386, -83.02854

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length737.9 ft (224.9 m)
Max Span82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area2294.0 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,400 (2024)
Truck Traffic26%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003712

Nearby Bridges

I-85 SB over Hartwell Reservoir 0.0 mi Fair I-85 NB over Hartwell Reservoir 0.0 mi Fair I-85 NB over Hartwell Reservoir 0.0 mi Fair Sc 11 over I-85 0.7 mi Poor I-85 NB over Fairplay Creek 0.9 mi Fair I-85 SB over Fairplay Creek 0.9 mi Fair Shoal Crk Ch RD over Shoal Creek 1.8 mi Good Whitworth Road over I-85 1.8 mi Fair Walters Creek RD over Little Shoal Creek 1.9 mi Fair Sc 59 over I-85 2.2 mi Fair