US Bridges

SR 106 over Hudson River

Fair

Madison County, Georgia · 3.8 MI N of Pocatalico · Structure no. 000000019500160

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 over Hudson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 106 over Hudson River in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,345 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 106
CrossesHudson River
Location3.8 MI N of Pocatalico
RouteState Highway 106
CountyMadison County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24909, -83.27088
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,345 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 106 over Hudson River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 106 over Hudson River carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 over Hudson River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 106 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.