US Bridges

CR 517 S Terminal over Airport Blvd Connector

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · Atlanta Airport · Structure no. 000000006350830

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

CR 517 S Terminal over Airport Blvd Connector is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 517 S Terminal over Airport Blvd Connector in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 517 S Terminal
CrossesAirport Blvd Connector
LocationAtlanta Airport
RouteCity Street 517
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63835, -84.45184
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 517 S Terminal over Airport Blvd Connector built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 517 S Terminal over Airport Blvd Connector 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 CR 517 S Terminal over Airport Blvd Connector carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 517 S Terminal over Airport Blvd Connector?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 517 S Terminal over Airport Blvd Connector?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.