US Bridges

Chastain Road over I-75

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.3 MI E of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006701330

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chastain Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chastain Road over I-75 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 50 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,335 by 2032. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChastain Road
CrossesI-75
Location2.3 MI E of Kennesaw
RouteCity Street 9026
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03354, -84.57705
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 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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2024)
Projected traffic49,335 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chastain Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Chastain 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 Chastain Road over I-75 carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chastain Road over I-75?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Chastain Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.