I-75 (nbl) over Etowah River
FairBartow County, Georgia · 2.6 MI E of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500850
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 99,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 (nbl) over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (nbl) over Etowah River in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 99,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,095 by 2031. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 (nbl) over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-75 (nbl) over Etowah 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-75 (nbl) over Etowah River carry?
About 99,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-75 (nbl) over Etowah River?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 (nbl) over Etowah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.