US Bridges

Ridge Walk Pkwy over SR 417 (I-575)

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 1.8 MI N of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000005750980

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Walk Pkwy over SR 417 (I-575) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Walk Pkwy over SR 417 (I-575) in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,950 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRidge Walk Pkwy
CrossesSR 417 (I-575)
Location1.8 MI N of Woodstock
RouteCounty Highway 1781
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12418, -84.52665
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic15,950 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Walk Pkwy over SR 417 (I-575) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Walk Pkwy over SR 417 (I-575) 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 Ridge Walk Pkwy over SR 417 (I-575) carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Walk Pkwy over SR 417 (I-575)?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Walk Pkwy over SR 417 (I-575)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.