US Bridges

I-85 (sr 403) over North Oconee River

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 4.4 MI NW of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015751180

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (sr 403) over North Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 (sr 403) over North Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 54,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,250 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 (sr 403)
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location4.4 MI NW of Commerce
RouteInterstate 85
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21251, -83.53253
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,300 (2024)
Projected traffic82,250 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$43.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (sr 403) over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 (sr 403) over North 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 (sr 403) over North Oconee River carry?

About 54,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (sr 403) over North Oconee River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 (sr 403) over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.