I-85 over SR 3 Metropolitain Ave.
GoodFulton County, Georgia · In S Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over SR 3 Metropolitain Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 over SR 3 Metropolitain Ave. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,000 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 119 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over SR 3 Metropolitain Ave. built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-85 over SR 3 Metropolitain 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 SR 3 Metropolitain Ave. carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over SR 3 Metropolitain Ave.?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 over SR 3 Metropolitain Ave.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.