I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD
GoodBanks County, Georgia · 5.6 MI S of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100290
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,860 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD carry?
About 49,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 (nbl) over Harden Bridge RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.