US Bridges

I-75 over SR 2

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2.7 MI W of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004700330

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
94,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 2 in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 94,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,650 by 2031. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 2
Location2.7 MI W of Ringgold
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92823, -85.15242
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,800 (2024)
Projected traffic130,650 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-75 over SR 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over SR 2 carry?

About 94,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 2?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.