Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee River
GoodClarke County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Athens · Structure no. 000000005900690
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newton Bridge RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee River carry?
About 3,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.