US Bridges

North Avenue over I-75

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100220

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Avenue over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Avenue over I-75 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 30,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,280 by 2032. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Avenue
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 8
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77128, -84.39003
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,100 (2024)
Projected traffic41,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Avenue over I-75 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Avenue over I-75 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North Avenue over I-75 carry?

About 30,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Avenue over I-75?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns North Avenue over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.