US Bridges

Cascade Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 7.4 MI W of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100900

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade Road over CSX Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,125 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCascade Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location7.4 MI W of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 9053
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72509, -84.51418
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2024)
Projected traffic28,125 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade Road over CSX Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cascade Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.