US Bridges

Ell Street over I-75 @ Milepost 162.24N

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In SE Macon · Structure no. 000000002101640

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ell Street over I-75 @ Milepost 162.24N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ell Street over I-75 @ Milepost 162.24N in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2032. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEll Street
CrossesI-75 @ Milepost 162.24N
LocationIn SE Macon
RouteCity Street 1162
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81659, -83.65593
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2024)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ell Street over I-75 @ Milepost 162.24N built?

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

What condition is Ell Street over I-75 @ Milepost 162.24N 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 Ell Street over I-75 @ Milepost 162.24N carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ell Street over I-75 @ Milepost 162.24N?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ell Street over I-75 @ Milepost 162.24N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.