Waleska Street over Etowah River
GoodCherokee County, Georgia · In North Canton · Structure no. 000000005700660
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 788 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waleska Street over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waleska Street over Etowah River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2032. The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waleska Street over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waleska Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Waleska Street over Etowah River carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Waleska Street over Etowah River?
The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Waleska Street over Etowah River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.