US Bridges

I-75 over SR 3 (us 41)

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In NW Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350940

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 85,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,665 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 181 ft wide.

CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 3 (us 41)
LocationIn NW Dalton
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79352, -85.00108
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 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 rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,100 (2024)
Projected traffic121,665 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$19 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) 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 I-75 over SR 3 (us 41) carry?

About 85,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 3 (us 41)?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 3 (us 41)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.