US Bridges

SR 59 over Hudson River

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150770

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Hudson River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Hudson River in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesHudson River
Location6 MI SE of Homer
RouteState Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29165, -83.40877
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$42 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Hudson River 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 SR 59 over Hudson River carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Hudson River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.