Athens Street over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)
FairHall County, Georgia · In SE Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900580
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,770
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Athens Street over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Athens Street over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) 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 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 8,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,530 by 2032. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Athens Street over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Athens Street over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) 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 Athens Street over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?
About 8,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Athens Street over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Athens Street over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.