US Bridges

Montpelier Ave. over I-75 @ 163.48N

GoodPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · In East Macon · Structure no. 000000002100420

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montpelier Ave. over I-75 @ 163.48N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montpelier Ave. over I-75 @ 163.48N in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,490 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMontpelier Ave.
CrossesI-75 @ 163.48N
LocationIn East Macon
RouteCity Street 3207
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83275, -83.65256
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2024)
Projected traffic8,490 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montpelier Ave. over I-75 @ 163.48N built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montpelier Ave. over I-75 @ 163.48N 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Montpelier Ave. over I-75 @ 163.48N carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montpelier Ave. over I-75 @ 163.48N?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Montpelier Ave. over I-75 @ 163.48N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.