US Bridges

I75 over SR 60

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland · Structure no. 06I00750017

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,196
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 over SR 60 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I75 over SR 60 in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 52,196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,514 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI75
CrossesSR 60
LocationIn Cleveland
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates35.19387, -84.8871
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,196 (2021)
Projected traffic83,514 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 over SR 60 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I75 over SR 60 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I75 over SR 60 carry?

About 52,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 over SR 60?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I75 over SR 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.