FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-185 SBL

Carrying I-185 SBL over SC 20

SOUTH OF GREENVILLE, Greenville, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: I-185 SBL

The I-185 SBL bridge in Greenville, South Carolina carries I-185 SBL over SC 20. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 2,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-185 SBL compares

373
Bridges in Greenville · 24 in Poor condition

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
2,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000009609

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-185 SBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-185 SBL against other structures in Greenville and across South Carolina. South Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-185 SBL?

I-185 SBL in Greenville, South Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-185 SBL inspected?

I-185 SBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-185 SBL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-185 SBL?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for I-185 SBL.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-185 SBL?

Ownership is not specified for I-185 SBL in the NBI.

How old is I-185 SBL and does age affect safety?

I-185 SBL was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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