US Bridges

State Route 53 over Ramp to 985 North

Good

Hall County, Georgia · In Oak Wood · Structure no. 000000013950970

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 53 over Ramp to 985 North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 53 over Ramp to 985 North in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,065 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 53
CrossesRamp to 985 North
LocationIn Oak Wood
RouteInterstate 985
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22784, -83.8614
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,240 (2024)
Projected traffic10,065 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$307,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 53 over Ramp to 985 North built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 53 over Ramp to 985 North 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 State Route 53 over Ramp to 985 North carry?

About 4,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 53 over Ramp to 985 North?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 53 over Ramp to 985 North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.