College Avenue over North Oconee River
GoodPosted for loadClarke County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005950120
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Avenue over North Oconee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Avenue over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2031. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Avenue over North Oconee River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is College Avenue 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 College Avenue over North Oconee River carry?
About 4,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is College Avenue over North Oconee River?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns College Avenue over North Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.