I-85 SB over Pacolet River

Good Condition28 years old34,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountySpartanburg
Location3.0 Mi NW Of Cowpens
CarriesI-85 SB
CrossesPacolet River
Coordinates35.03307, -81.85009

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length508.5 ft (155 m)
Max Span148.0 ft (45.1 m)
Deck Width54.5 ft (16.6 m)
Deck Area2,573 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1998

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic34,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic25%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number000000000009363

Nearby Bridges

I-85 NB over Pacolet River 0.0 mi Good S-42-1009 over Pacolet River 0.0 mi Good C-42-1915 over Trib To Pacolet River 0.6 mi Good S-42-737 over Pacolet River 0.6 mi Good S-42-268 over Trib-pacolet Riv 1.1 mi Poor S-42-57 over I-85 1.5 mi Fair S-42-31 over Pacolet River 1.6 mi Good S-42-57 over Csxt 1.6 mi Good C-42-1956 over Cherokee Creek 1.8 mi Good S-42-105 over Br Of Island Creek 1.9 mi Poor