US Bridges

Cheshire Bridge RD over CSX Railroad (639814N)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100380

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheshire Bridge RD over CSX Railroad (639814N) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheshire Bridge RD over CSX Railroad (639814N) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,685 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCheshire Bridge RD
CrossesCSX Railroad (639814N)
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9213
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81115, -84.35731
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic29,685 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheshire Bridge RD over CSX Railroad (639814N) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheshire Bridge RD over CSX Railroad (639814N) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cheshire Bridge RD over CSX Railroad (639814N) carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cheshire Bridge RD over CSX Railroad (639814N)?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cheshire Bridge RD over CSX Railroad (639814N)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.