US Bridges

US 82 /Sr 520(EBL) over SR 520B (us 19B-US 82B)

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009500080

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 /Sr 520(EBL) over SR 520B (us 19B-US 82B) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 /Sr 520(EBL) over SR 520B (us 19B-US 82B) in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 40,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,375 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 /Sr 520(EBL)
CrossesSR 520B (us 19B-US 82B)
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61629, -84.1764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,700 (2024)
Projected traffic57,375 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 /Sr 520(EBL) over SR 520B (us 19B-US 82B) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 /Sr 520(EBL) over SR 520B (us 19B-US 82B) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 /Sr 520(EBL) over SR 520B (us 19B-US 82B) carry?

About 40,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 /Sr 520(EBL) over SR 520B (us 19B-US 82B)?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 /Sr 520(EBL) over SR 520B (us 19B-US 82B)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.