US Bridges

Northside Drive over I-75 (sbl) + I-75 Ramp

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In North Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100120

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Drive over I-75 (sbl) + I-75 Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Drive over I-75 (sbl) + I-75 Ramp in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,235 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthside Drive
CrossesI-75 (sbl) + I-75 Ramp
LocationIn North Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80257, -84.40781
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2024)
Projected traffic38,235 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Drive over I-75 (sbl) + I-75 Ramp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Drive over I-75 (sbl) + I-75 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Northside Drive over I-75 (sbl) + I-75 Ramp carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside Drive over I-75 (sbl) + I-75 Ramp?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Drive over I-75 (sbl) + I-75 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.