US Bridges

I-75 Nbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Macon · Structure no. 000000002101110

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Nbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 Nbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive 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 50,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,575 by 2031. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 Nbl
CrossesM-3213 Wesleyan Drive
Location3 MI NW of Macon
RouteInterstate 75
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92311, -83.71876
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,800 (2024)
Projected traffic70,575 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$803,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Nbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive built?

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

What condition is I-75 Nbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive 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 Nbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive carry?

About 50,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Nbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Nbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.