Sylvan Road over I-85
GoodFulton County, Georgia · In Hapeville · Structure no. 000000012103730
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sylvan Road over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvan Road 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 7,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,155 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Sylvan Road over I-85 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sylvan Road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Sylvan Road over I-85 carry?
About 7,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sylvan Road over I-85?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Sylvan Road over I-85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.