US Bridges

I-85 N/B and S/B over CSX Railroad

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 1.8M SE of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015751130

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 N/B and S/B over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 N/B and S/B over CSX Railroad in Jackson 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 61,700 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,630 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 N/B and S/B
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.8M SE of Pendergrass
RouteInterstate 85
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14669, -83.65414
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,700 (2024)
Projected traffic82,630 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$28.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 N/B and S/B over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-85 N/B and S/B over CSX Railroad 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 I-85 N/B and S/B over CSX Railroad carry?

About 61,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-85 N/B and S/B over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 N/B and S/B over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.