US Bridges

I-985 NB SB and S over SR 53

Good

Hall County, Georgia · In Oak Wood · Structure no. 000000013950960

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-985 NB SB and S over SR 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-985 NB SB and S over SR 53 in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 70,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,915 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 173 ft wide.

CarriesI-985 NB SB and S
CrossesSR 53
LocationIn Oak Wood
RouteInterstate 985
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22551, -83.86565
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width165 ft (50.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,500 (2024)
Projected traffic75,915 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-985 NB SB and S over SR 53 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-985 NB SB and S over SR 53 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 NB SB and S over SR 53 carry?

About 70,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-985 NB SB and S over SR 53?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I-985 NB SB and S over SR 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.