US Bridges

I-75 (sbl) over NS Railroad

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In North Central Macon · Structure no. 000000002100980

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
430 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
41,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (sbl) over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (sbl) over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 41,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,290 by 2032. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 (sbl)
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn North Central Macon
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86288, -83.6506
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,400 (2024)
Projected traffic103,290 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (sbl) over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 (sbl) over NS Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 (sbl) over NS Railroad carry?

About 41,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (sbl) over NS Railroad?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (sbl) over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.