US Bridges

I-75 over SR 120 Loop

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In East Marietta · Structure no. 000000006700740

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
236,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 120 Loop is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 120 Loop in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 236,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 338,010 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 120 Loop
LocationIn East Marietta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96163, -84.51979
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 inspectionMay 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.3 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236,000 (2024)
Projected traffic338,010 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 120 Loop built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-75 over SR 120 Loop 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 I-75 over SR 120 Loop carry?

About 236,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 120 Loop?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 120 Loop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.