SR 5 Business over Etowah River
GoodCherokee County, Georgia · In S.W. Canton · Structure no. 000000005700050
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 919 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 Business over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 Business over Etowah River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,015 by 2032. The structure is 919 ft (280.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 Business over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 Business over Etowah 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 Business over Etowah River carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 Business over Etowah River?
The structure is 919 ft (280.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 Business over Etowah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.