US Bridges

I-85 Sbl over Ramp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In S Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102050

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 Sbl over Ramp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 Sbl over Ramp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 205,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,000 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-85 Sbl
CrossesRamp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl
LocationIn S Atlanta
RouteInterstate 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68867, -84.40108
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205,000 (2024)
Projected traffic138,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 Sbl over Ramp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 Sbl over Ramp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl 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 Sbl over Ramp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl carry?

About 205,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 Sbl over Ramp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 Sbl over Ramp Fr. Rd. to I-75 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.