US Bridges

I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406)

Good

Dade County, Georgia · In JCT of I-59 and I-24 · Structure no. 000000008350320

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406) in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,960 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24 Ebl (sr 409)
CrossesI-59 Sbl (sr 406)
LocationIn JCT of I-59 and I-24
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97107, -85.44778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2024)
Projected traffic63,960 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406) carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406)?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.