US Bridges

I-75 (exit 62) over SR 520 (us 82)

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 2 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700310

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (exit 62) over SR 520 (us 82) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (exit 62) over SR 520 (us 82) in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 68 years old, older 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 60,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,225 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 (exit 62)
CrossesSR 520 (us 82)
LocationApp 2 MI W of Tifton
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45017, -83.53067
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.4 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,400 (2024)
Projected traffic72,225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (exit 62) over SR 520 (us 82) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-75 (exit 62) over SR 520 (us 82) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 (exit 62) over SR 520 (us 82) carry?

About 60,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (exit 62) over SR 520 (us 82)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (exit 62) over SR 520 (us 82)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.