US Bridges

SR 53 over I-85 (sr 403)

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 0.7 MI N of Braselton · Structure no. 000000015750820

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over I-85 (sr 403) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over I-85 (sr 403) in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,810 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location0.7 MI N of Braselton
RouteState Highway 53
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11751, -83.76226
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,700 (2024)
Projected traffic15,810 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over I-85 (sr 403) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over I-85 (sr 403) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 23,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.