US Bridges

I-75 over M-3244 Newburg Ave.

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In South Macon · Structure no. 000000002100850

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over M-3244 Newburg Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over M-3244 Newburg Ave. in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, 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.

It carries about 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,945 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-75
CrossesM-3244 Newburg Ave.
LocationIn South Macon
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80295, -83.65887
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 statusOpen, no 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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2024)
Projected traffic84,945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over M-3244 Newburg Ave. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-75 over M-3244 Newburg Ave. 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 I-75 over M-3244 Newburg Ave. carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over M-3244 Newburg Ave.?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over M-3244 Newburg Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.