US Bridges

I-75 Managed Lanes over Elizabeth Branch

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In East Marietta · Structure no. 000000006753450

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Managed Lanes over Elizabeth Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 Managed Lanes over Elizabeth Branch in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 225,340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 338,010 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-75 Managed Lanes
CrossesElizabeth Branch
LocationIn East Marietta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97357, -84.53185
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225,340 (2024)
Projected traffic338,010 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll 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$6.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Managed Lanes over Elizabeth Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Managed Lanes over Elizabeth Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 Managed Lanes over Elizabeth Branch carry?

About 225,340 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is I-75 Managed Lanes over Elizabeth Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Managed Lanes over Elizabeth Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.