US Bridges

SR 154 Ebl over I-285

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100940

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 Ebl over I-285 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 154 Ebl over I-285 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 63,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,805 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 154 Ebl
CrossesI-285
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteState Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69014, -84.50005
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,900 (2024)
Projected traffic41,805 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 154 Ebl over I-285 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 Ebl over I-285 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 SR 154 Ebl over I-285 carry?

About 63,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 Ebl over I-285?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 Ebl over I-285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.