US Bridges

SR 53 Connector over Nor Southern Railroad

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In Gainesville City Limit · Structure no. 000000013900250

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
689 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 Connector over Nor Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 Connector over Nor Southern Railroad in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,015 by 2032. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53 Connector
CrossesNor Southern Railroad
LocationIn Gainesville City Limit
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28371, -83.82512
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2024)
Projected traffic30,015 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 Connector over Nor Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 Connector over Nor Southern Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 Connector over Nor Southern Railroad carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 Connector over Nor Southern Railroad?

The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 Connector over Nor Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.