US Bridges

I-75 Sbl over SR 87 (us 23 Exit 171)

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Macon · Structure no. 000000002101100

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Sbl over SR 87 (us 23 Exit 171) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 Sbl over SR 87 (us 23 Exit 171) in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 65,535 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesI-75 Sbl
CrossesSR 87 (us 23 Exit 171)
Location2 MI N of Macon
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91887, -83.70892
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 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 traffic65,535 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Sbl over SR 87 (us 23 Exit 171) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Sbl over SR 87 (us 23 Exit 171) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 Sbl over SR 87 (us 23 Exit 171) carry?

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

How long is I-75 Sbl over SR 87 (us 23 Exit 171)?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Sbl over SR 87 (us 23 Exit 171)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.