US Bridges

I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 369

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In Gainesville City Limit · Structure no. 000000013900520

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 369 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 369 in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,040 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-985 Sbl (us 23)
CrossesSR 369
LocationIn Gainesville City Limit
RouteInterstate 985
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31623, -83.78875
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2024)
Projected traffic44,040 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 369 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 369 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 369 carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 369?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-985 Sbl (us 23) over SR 369?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.