US Bridges

SR 139 over I-85 Ramp

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000006300220

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 over I-85 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 139 over I-85 Ramp in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,250 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 139
CrossesI-85 Ramp
LocationIn College Park
RouteState Highway 139
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62963, -84.45484
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic29,250 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 139 over I-85 Ramp built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 139 over I-85 Ramp 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 139 over I-85 Ramp carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 139 over I-85 Ramp?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 139 over I-85 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.