US 78 Bus over Middle Oconee River
GoodClarke County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Athens Town · Structure no. 000000005900230
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 Bus over Middle Oconee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Bus over Middle Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 years old, older 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 40,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,595 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 Bus over Middle Oconee River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 78 Bus over Middle Oconee 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 78 Bus over Middle Oconee River carry?
About 40,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 78 Bus over Middle Oconee River?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 Bus over Middle Oconee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.