US Bridges

I-75 over M-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd.

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101520

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over M-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over M-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd. 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 190,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 273,930 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesM-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd.
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 75
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84885, -84.4309
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 inspectionJune 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,000 (2024)
Projected traffic273,930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over M-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd. built?

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

What condition is I-75 over M-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over M-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd. carry?

About 190,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over M-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd.?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over M-9208 W.Paces Ferry Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.