US Bridges

SR 20 (ebl) over SR 417 (I-575)

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · In East Canton · Structure no. 000000005700120

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 (ebl) over SR 417 (I-575) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 (ebl) over SR 417 (I-575) in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 27,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,940 by 2031. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20 (ebl)
CrossesSR 417 (I-575)
LocationIn East Canton
RouteState Highway 20
CountyCherokee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23806, -84.46607
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,700 (2024)
Projected traffic32,940 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 (ebl) over SR 417 (I-575) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 (ebl) over SR 417 (I-575) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 (ebl) over SR 417 (I-575) carry?

About 27,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 (ebl) over SR 417 (I-575)?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 (ebl) over SR 417 (I-575)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.