US Bridges

Ramp to Stone Mtn. over SR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.45 MI NE of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008901300

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Stone Mtn. over SR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Stone Mtn. over SR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Stone Mtn.
CrossesSR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242
Location2.45 MI NE of Stone Mtn
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82266, -84.13183
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Stone Mtn. over SR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to Stone Mtn. over SR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to Stone Mtn. over SR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Stone Mtn. over SR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Stone Mtn. over SR 10 Ebl-Sr 10R to 5242?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.