US Bridges

Wade Green Road over I-75

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006701220

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade Green Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wade Green Road over I-75 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,980 by 2032. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWade Green Road
CrossesI-75
Location2.5 MI NE of Kennesaw
RouteCity Street 9359
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05391, -84.59361
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2024)
Projected traffic52,980 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wade Green Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wade Green Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wade Green Road over I-75 carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wade Green Road over I-75?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Wade Green Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.