US Bridges

SR 136 over I-59 (sr 406)

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · In Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300120

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over I-59 (sr 406) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over I-59 (sr 406) in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,820 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesI-59 (sr 406)
LocationIn Trenton
RouteState Highway 136
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86959, -85.51598
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2024)
Projected traffic20,820 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over I-59 (sr 406) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 136 over I-59 (sr 406) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 136 over I-59 (sr 406) carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over I-59 (sr 406)?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over I-59 (sr 406)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.