US Bridges

SR 5 Bus to I-575S over L&n Rr- Etowah River

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NE of Canton · Structure no. 000000005700590

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
711 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 Bus to I-575S over L&n Rr- Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 Bus to I-575S over L&n Rr- Etowah River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,510 by 2032. The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 5 Bus to I-575S
CrossesL&n Rr- Etowah River
Location1.9 MI NE of Canton
RouteInterstate 575
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25093, -84.46804
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length711 ft (216.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,510 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 Bus to I-575S over L&n Rr- Etowah River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 Bus to I-575S over L&n Rr- Etowah River 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 SR 5 Bus to I-575S over L&n Rr- Etowah River carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 Bus to I-575S over L&n Rr- Etowah River?

The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 Bus to I-575S over L&n Rr- Etowah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.