US Bridges

SR 53 (wbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier)

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Hall County, Georgia · In NW Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013951180

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 (wbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 (wbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,925 by 2043. The structure is 1,180 ft (359.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53 (wbl)
CrossesChatt Riv (lake Lanier)
LocationIn NW Gainesville
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32232, -83.87995
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,180 ft (359.7 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic19,925 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$157.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 (wbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 (wbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) 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 (wbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier) carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 (wbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier)?

The structure is 1,180 ft (359.7 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 (wbl) over Chatt Riv (lake Lanier)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.