I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River
FairBanks County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100340
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 53,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,860 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River carry?
About 53,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 (sbl) over Hudson River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.