US Bridges

SR 139 over I-85- SR 139 Ramp

Fair

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.02 MI W of Atl Airport · Structure no. 000000006300230

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 over I-85- SR 139 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 139 over I-85- SR 139 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 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,090 by 2032. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 139
CrossesI-85- SR 139 Ramp
Location0.02 MI W of Atl Airport
RouteState Highway 139
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62949, -84.45602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 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 traffic30,090 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 139 over I-85- SR 139 Ramp built?

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

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

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

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

How long is SR 139 over I-85- SR 139 Ramp?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 139 over I-85- SR 139 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.