US Bridges

SR 53 (ebl) over Chattahoochee River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · In NW Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900760

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,176 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 (ebl) over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 (ebl) over Chattahoochee River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,280 by 2032. The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 53 (ebl)
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationIn NW Gainesville
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32214, -83.88009
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,176 ft (358.4 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2024)
Projected traffic35,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$6.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 (ebl) over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 (ebl) over Chattahoochee River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 (ebl) over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 (ebl) over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 (ebl) over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.