US Bridges

I-75 (sbl) over M-920 Center Road

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.4 MI NE of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500900

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (sbl) over M-920 Center Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (sbl) over M-920 Center Road in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,805 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 (sbl)
CrossesM-920 Center Road
Location2.4 MI NE of Cartersville
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19031, -84.76702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2024)
Projected traffic116,805 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (sbl) over M-920 Center Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-75 (sbl) over M-920 Center Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 (sbl) over M-920 Center Road carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (sbl) over M-920 Center Road?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (sbl) over M-920 Center Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.