US Bridges

I-75 over CSX Railroad

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101480

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
212,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over CSX Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 212,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 305,910 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 75
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80192, -84.40427
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.7 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212,000 (2024)
Projected traffic305,910 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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 212,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.