US Bridges

SR 90 over CSX Railroad

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Ideal · Structure no. 000000019350630

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 90 over CSX Railroad in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2031. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.5 MI SE of Ideal
RouteState Highway 90
CountyMacon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.3457, -84.14084
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 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 length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2024)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$35.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 90 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.