US Bridges

Chase Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.2 MI N of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900540

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,408
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Street over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chase Street over CSX Railroad in Clarke 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 9,408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,870 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChase Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.2 MI N of Athens Sq
RouteCity Street 300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96872, -83.3925
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,408 (2024)
Projected traffic15,870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chase Street over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Chase Street over CSX Railroad 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 Chase Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chase Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.