US Bridges

SR 35 Connector over I-75 (exit 61)

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 2 MI W of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700820

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 Connector over I-75 (exit 61) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 Connector over I-75 (exit 61) in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 35 Connector
CrossesI-75 (exit 61)
LocationApp 2 MI W of Tifton
RouteState Highway 35
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.44159, -83.52718
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,540 (2024)
Projected traffic5,010 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 Connector over I-75 (exit 61) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 Connector over I-75 (exit 61) 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 SR 35 Connector over I-75 (exit 61) carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 Connector over I-75 (exit 61)?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 Connector over I-75 (exit 61)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.