US Bridges

SR 520 Business US over CSX Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Eastside · Structure no. 000000009500330

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 520 Business US over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 520 Business US over CSX Railroad in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,335 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 520 Business US
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationAlbany - Eastside
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57235, -84.12226
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2024)
Projected traffic28,335 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 520 Business US over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 520 Business US over CSX 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 520 Business US over CSX Railroad carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 520 Business US over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 520 Business US over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.