US Bridges

I-75 over SR 54 University Avenue

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101370

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 54 University Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 54 University Avenue in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 353,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425,310 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 212 ft wide.

CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 54 University Avenue
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72207, -84.39466
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width212 ft (64.6 m)
Roadway width205 ft (62.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353,000 (2024)
Projected traffic425,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 54 University Avenue built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over SR 54 University Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over SR 54 University Avenue carry?

About 353,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over SR 54 University Avenue?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 54 University Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.