US Bridges

SR 98 over I-85 (sr 403)

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NW of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015750830

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over I-85 (sr 403) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 98 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,695 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 98
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location3.3 MI NW of Commerce
RouteState Highway 98
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22968, -83.49975
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2024)
Projected traffic10,695 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 98 over I-85 (sr 403) built?

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

What condition is SR 98 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 98 over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.