US Bridges

Airport Boulevard over I-85- I-85 Ramp NB

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Collage Park · Structure no. 000000012103830

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Boulevard over I-85- I-85 Ramp NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Boulevard over I-85- I-85 Ramp NB in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2030. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAirport Boulevard
CrossesI-85- I-85 Ramp NB
LocationIn Collage Park
RouteCity Street 9096
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64848, -84.44594
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Boulevard over I-85- I-85 Ramp NB built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Boulevard over I-85- I-85 Ramp NB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Boulevard over I-85- I-85 Ramp NB carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Boulevard over I-85- I-85 Ramp NB?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Boulevard over I-85- I-85 Ramp NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.