I-85 Ramp Nbl over South River
FairFulton County, Georgia · In South Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102020
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,805
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 Ramp Nbl over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Ramp Nbl over South River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,495 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 Ramp Nbl over South River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-85 Ramp Nbl over South River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 Ramp Nbl over South River carry?
About 6,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-85 Ramp Nbl over South River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 Ramp Nbl over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.