US Bridges

Mcdonough Blvd. over Atlanta Beltline

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In City of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100550

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Blvd. over Atlanta Beltline is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mcdonough Blvd. over Atlanta Beltline in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 8,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,620 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcdonough Blvd.
CrossesAtlanta Beltline
LocationIn City of Atlanta
RouteState Highway 54
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72161, -84.38811
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,460 (2024)
Projected traffic16,620 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$245,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Blvd. over Atlanta Beltline built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonough Blvd. over Atlanta Beltline 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 Mcdonough Blvd. over Atlanta Beltline carry?

About 8,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonough Blvd. over Atlanta Beltline?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonough Blvd. over Atlanta Beltline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.