US Bridges

I-985 Sbl (us 23) over CR 719- CSX RR

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In Gainesville City Limit · Structure no. 000000013900500

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-985 Sbl (us 23) over CR 719- CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-985 Sbl (us 23) over CR 719- CSX RR in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,125 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 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)
CrossesCR 719- CSX RR
LocationIn Gainesville City Limit
RouteInterstate 985
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26951, -83.81788
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2024)
Projected traffic70,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-985 Sbl (us 23) over CR 719- CSX RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-985 Sbl (us 23) over CR 719- CSX RR 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 I-985 Sbl (us 23) over CR 719- CSX RR carry?

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

How long is I-985 Sbl (us 23) over CR 719- CSX RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-985 Sbl (us 23) over CR 719- CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.