US Bridges

SR 37 over I-75 (exit 39)

Good

Cook County, Georgia · West Adel · Structure no. 000000007550540

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over I-75 (exit 39) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over I-75 (exit 39) in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,850 by 2031. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesI-75 (exit 39)
LocationWest Adel
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.13603, -83.43892
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over I-75 (exit 39) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over I-75 (exit 39) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over I-75 (exit 39) carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over I-75 (exit 39)?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over I-75 (exit 39)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.