US Bridges

I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101660

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 62 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 185,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,495 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-20
CrossesSR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteInterstate 20
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76545, -84.51077
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,000 (2024)
Projected traffic219,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive carry?

About 185,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I-20 over SR 139 M.L.K. Jr. Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.