US Bridges

US 41 SR 3 over I-75

Good

Catoosa County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750420

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
492 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SR 3 over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SR 3 over I-75 in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,975 by 2031. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 41 SR 3
CrossesI-75
Location2.5 MI SE of Ringgold
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89243, -85.07449
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic15,975 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SR 3 over I-75 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 SR 3 over I-75 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SR 3 over I-75 carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SR 3 over I-75?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SR 3 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.