US Bridges

Ramp to I-85 North over SR 34

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 3.4 MI NE of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751630

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I-85 North over SR 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I-85 North over SR 34 in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,495 by 2032. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp to I-85 North
CrossesSR 34
Location3.4 MI NE of Newnan
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.3967, -84.74864
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,210 (2024)
Projected traffic93,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I-85 North over SR 34 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to I-85 North over SR 34 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp to I-85 North over SR 34 carry?

About 9,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I-85 North over SR 34?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I-85 North over SR 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.