US Bridges

Loop Rd(airport) over I-85- I-85 Ramp

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012103840

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop Rd(airport) over I-85- I-85 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop Rd(airport) over I-85- I-85 Ramp 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,475 by 2032. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop Rd(airport)
CrossesI-85- I-85 Ramp
LocationIn College Park
RouteCity Street 9096
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65191, -84.43969
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic20,475 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop Rd(airport) over I-85- I-85 Ramp built?

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

What condition is Loop Rd(airport) over I-85- I-85 Ramp 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 Loop Rd(airport) over I-85- I-85 Ramp carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loop Rd(airport) over I-85- I-85 Ramp?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Loop Rd(airport) over I-85- I-85 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.