US Bridges

I-75 Sbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Macon · Structure no. 000000002101120

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

About this bridge

I-75 Sbl over M-3213 Wesleyan Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 Sbl 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 41,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,575 by 2031. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 Sbl
CrossesM-3213 Wesleyan Drive
Location3 MI NW of Macon
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92272, -83.71872
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,400 (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$885,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.