US Bridges

Norman Berry DR over I-85

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012103530

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman Berry DR over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norman Berry DR over I-85 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorman Berry DR
CrossesI-85
LocationIn College Park
RouteCity Street 9064
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66093, -84.42832
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2024)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Norman Berry DR over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Norman Berry DR over I-85 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Norman Berry DR over I-85 carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Norman Berry DR over I-85?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Berry DR over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.