US Bridges

SR63 over I-85

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 5.9 MI E of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150690

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR63 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR63 over I-85 in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesSR63
CrossesI-85
Location5.9 MI E of Homer
RouteState Highway 63
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29809, -83.40662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2024)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR63 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR63 over I-85 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR63 over I-85 carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR63 over I-85?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR63 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.