US Bridges

I-85 over M-9082 Cleveland Ave.

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Fulton County, Georgia · In S Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101980

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 over M-9082 Cleveland Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over M-9082 Cleveland Ave. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,595 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-85
CrossesM-9082 Cleveland Ave.
LocationIn S Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68132, -84.41157
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2024)
Projected traffic188,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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-85 over M-9082 Cleveland Ave. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-85 over M-9082 Cleveland Ave. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-85 over M-9082 Cleveland Ave. carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 over M-9082 Cleveland Ave.?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 over M-9082 Cleveland Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.