US Bridges

SR 5 over SR 3 (us 41)

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.6 MI N of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006701840

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over SR 3 (us 41) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over SR 3 (us 41) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 41,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,340 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesSR 3 (us 41)
Location1.6 MI N of Marietta
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9773, -84.54946
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,700 (2024)
Projected traffic23,340 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over SR 3 (us 41) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over SR 3 (us 41) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 over SR 3 (us 41) carry?

About 41,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over SR 3 (us 41)?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over SR 3 (us 41)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.