US Bridges

Anderson Ave. over CSX RR (638640R)- Marta

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103930

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Ave. over CSX RR (638640R)- Marta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson Ave. over CSX RR (638640R)- Marta in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 88 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson Ave.
CrossesCSX RR (638640R)- Marta
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9135
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75324, -84.44604
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anderson Ave. over CSX RR (638640R)- Marta built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Anderson Ave. over CSX RR (638640R)- Marta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson Ave. over CSX RR (638640R)- Marta carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Ave. over CSX RR (638640R)- Marta?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Ave. over CSX RR (638640R)- Marta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.