US Bridges

I-75 over CSX Railroad

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101360

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
349,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 over CSX Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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 349,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 403,875 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 247 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71962, -84.39646
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width247 ft (75.3 m)
Roadway width227 ft (69.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349,000 (2024)
Projected traffic403,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-75 over CSX Railroad 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 I-75 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 349,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 247 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.