US Bridges

East Broad Street over North Oconee River

GoodPosted for load

Clarke County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900610

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Broad Street over North Oconee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Broad Street over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Broad Street
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location0.5 MI E of Athens Sq
RouteCity Street 322
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95896, -83.36705
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,560 (2024)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Broad Street over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Broad Street over North 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 East Broad Street over North Oconee River carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Broad Street over North Oconee River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East Broad Street over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.