US Bridges

SR 3 Conn. over I-75

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SW of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350800

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 Conn. over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 Conn. over I-75 in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,885 by 2031. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 3 Conn.
CrossesI-75
Location6.2 MI SW of Dalton
RouteState Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68768, -85.00195
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 inspectionJune 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2024)
Projected traffic30,885 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 Conn. over I-75 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 Conn. over I-75 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 Conn. over I-75 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 Conn. over I-75?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 Conn. over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.