I-75 over SR 42
FairMonroe County, Georgia · 0.5 MI NW of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700450
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-75 over SR 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 42 in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 90,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,140 by 2031. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-75 over SR 42 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I-75 over SR 42 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-75 over SR 42 carry?
About 90,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-75 over SR 42?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns I-75 over SR 42?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.