US Bridges

I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K)

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of New England · Structure no. 000000008300440

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K) in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,340 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24 (ebl)
CrossesCSX Railroad (340588K)
Location6.2 MI NE of New England
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.98152, -85.41123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2024)
Projected traffic92,340 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K) carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K)?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.