US Bridges

East-West Connecto over Abandoned Railroad

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.1 Miles South of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006751830

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East-West Connecto over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East-West Connecto over Abandoned Railroad in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,230 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast-West Connecto
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location3.1 Miles South of Smyrna
RouteCity Street 2835
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83934, -84.50824
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic43,230 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East-West Connecto over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is East-West Connecto over Abandoned Railroad 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 East-West Connecto over Abandoned Railroad carry?

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

How long is East-West Connecto over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns East-West Connecto over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.