US Bridges

US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Removed NS RR

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009500140

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Removed NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Removed NS RR 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 46,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,710 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19/SR 520 (ebl)
CrossesRemoved NS RR
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60275, -84.14931
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 rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,200 (2024)
Projected traffic64,710 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Removed NS RR built?

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

What condition is US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Removed NS RR 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 (ebl) over Removed NS RR carry?

About 46,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Removed NS RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Removed NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.