US Bridges

SR 60 over I-85 (sr 403)

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Braselton · Structure no. 000000015700140

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over I-85 (sr 403) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over I-85 (sr 403) in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2031. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location3 MI NE of Braselton
RouteState Highway 60
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1279, -83.7178
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,630 (2024)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over I-85 (sr 403) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over I-85 (sr 403) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 5,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.