US Bridges

SR 120 Loop over I-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In South East Marietta · Structure no. 000000006700470

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 Loop over I-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 120 Loop over I-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,090 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 120 Loop
CrossesI-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp
LocationIn South East Marietta
RouteState Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94105, -84.5045
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic60,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 120 Loop over I-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 120 Loop over I-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 120 Loop over I-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp carry?

About 32,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 Loop over I-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 Loop over I-75 + (1) I-75 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.