US Bridges

Virginia Ave. over I-85

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012103800

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave. over I-85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Ave. 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,605 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVirginia Ave.
CrossesI-85
LocationIn College Park
RouteCity Street 9095
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65905, -84.43148
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2024)
Projected traffic22,605 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Virginia Ave. over I-85 built?

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

What condition is Virginia Ave. 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 Virginia Ave. over I-85 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ave. over I-85?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave. over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.