FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 176 RAMP

Carrying US 176 RAMP over I-585 WB EXIT

3.6 MI N OF SPARTANBURG, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 176 RAMP

The US 176 RAMP bridge in Spartanburg, South Carolina carries US 176 RAMP over I-585 WB EXIT. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 156.8 meters (514 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of South Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.2 metric tons.

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

How US 176 RAMP compares

▲ 10.4
Load rating vs South Carolina average (29.8 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of South Carolina bridges
361
Bridges in Spartanburg · 42 in Poor condition
US 176 RAMP 40.2 t
South Carolina average 29.8 t

Live comparison across South Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
156.8 m (514 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000009953

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 176 RAMP 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 US 176 RAMP against other structures in Spartanburg 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 US 176 RAMP?

US 176 RAMP in Spartanburg, South Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 176 RAMP inspected?

US 176 RAMP'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 1,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 176 RAMP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 176 RAMP?

US 176 RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 176 RAMP?

US 176 RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 176 RAMP and does age affect safety?

US 176 RAMP was built in 2006, making it 20 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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