US Bridges

I-59 Sbl over I-59 Conn to I-24 W

Good

Dade County, Georgia · Sbl I-59 over I-59 Conn · Structure no. 000000008350330

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 Sbl over I-59 Conn to I-24 W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 Sbl over I-59 Conn to I-24 W 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,765 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-59 Sbl
CrossesI-59 Conn to I-24 W
LocationSbl I-59 over I-59 Conn
RouteInterstate 59
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96841, -85.45123
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic27,765 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$979,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 Sbl over I-59 Conn to I-24 W built?

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

What condition is I-59 Sbl over I-59 Conn to I-24 W 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-59 Sbl over I-59 Conn to I-24 W carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-59 Sbl over I-59 Conn to I-24 W?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 Sbl over I-59 Conn to I-24 W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.