US Bridges

I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 53 Connector

Good

Hall County, Georgia · In South Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900480

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 53 Connector is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 53 Connector in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,125 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-985 Sbl (us 23)
CrossesSR 53 Connector
LocationIn South Gainesville
RouteInterstate 985
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26841, -83.81905
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2024)
Projected traffic70,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 53 Connector built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 53 Connector 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 I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 53 Connector carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 53 Connector?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 53 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.