SR 53 over I-75
GoodPosted for loadGordon County, Georgia · In South East Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900130
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over I-75 in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,295 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over I-75 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is SR 53 over I-75 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 53 over I-75 carry?
About 27,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over I-75?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over I-75?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.