US Bridges

I-75 over SR 146

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700410

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 146 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 146 in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 103,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,595 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 146
Location4 MI E of Ft Oglethorpe
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96782, -85.19119
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,000 (2024)
Projected traffic131,595 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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 146 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-75 over SR 146 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 over SR 146 carry?

About 103,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 146?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 146?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.