I-85 N/B and S/B over Middle Oconee River
GoodJackson County, Georgia · 1.9M SE of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015751140
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 311 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 Middle Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 N/B and S/B over Middle Oconee River 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 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 N/B and S/B over Middle Oconee River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 N/B and S/B over Middle Oconee River 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 Middle Oconee River 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 Middle Oconee River?
The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 N/B and S/B over Middle Oconee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.