US Bridges

Northside DR (nbl) over M-9150 Third Street

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100110

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside DR (nbl) over M-9150 Third Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside DR (nbl) over M-9150 Third Street in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 37,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,075 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthside DR (nbl)
CrossesM-9150 Third Street
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77657, -84.40633
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,900 (2024)
Projected traffic42,075 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 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside DR (nbl) over M-9150 Third Street built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside DR (nbl) over M-9150 Third Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Northside DR (nbl) over M-9150 Third Street carry?

About 37,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside DR (nbl) over M-9150 Third Street?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Northside DR (nbl) over M-9150 Third Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.