US Bridges

US 19/SR 520 ( Wbl over SR 91 (sr 133)

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Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009500130

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19/SR 520 ( Wbl over SR 91 (sr 133) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19/SR 520 ( Wbl over SR 91 (sr 133) 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,710 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 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 19/SR 520 ( Wbl
CrossesSR 91 (sr 133)
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60652, -84.15447
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2024)
Projected traffic64,710 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19/SR 520 ( Wbl over SR 91 (sr 133) built?

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

What condition is US 19/SR 520 ( Wbl over SR 91 (sr 133) 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 19/SR 520 ( Wbl over SR 91 (sr 133) carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 19/SR 520 ( Wbl over SR 91 (sr 133)?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 19/SR 520 ( Wbl over SR 91 (sr 133)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.