US Bridges

I-75 over SR 3 Northside Parkway

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101550

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over SR 3 Northside Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over SR 3 Northside Parkway in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 190,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 262,725 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesSR 3 Northside Parkway
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86291, -84.43755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.4 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,000 (2024)
Projected traffic262,725 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over SR 3 Northside Parkway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-75 over SR 3 Northside Parkway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over SR 3 Northside Parkway carry?

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

How long is I-75 over SR 3 Northside Parkway?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over SR 3 Northside Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.