US Bridges

SR 520 (wbl) over NS Railroad

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009500110

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
437 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 (wbl) over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520 (wbl) over NS Railroad 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,375 by 2032. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 520 (wbl)
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60852, -84.1575
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2024)
Projected traffic57,375 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 (wbl) over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 520 (wbl) over NS Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 520 (wbl) over NS Railroad carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 (wbl) over NS Railroad?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 (wbl) over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.